A Professional Home for Development Communicators
The Bangladesh Communications Professionals Society (BCPS) believes communication is more than a support function—it is a strategic force that shapes narratives, influences policy, and drives social change.
BCPS brings together practitioners, academics, and communication professionals to strengthen professional practice, encourage collaboration, and promote credible, impactful development communications across Bangladesh.
What guides
our work.
BCPS brings together communication professionals around a shared commitment to stronger practice, meaningful collaboration, and positive social change.
To unite, empower, and advance communications professionals in Bangladesh.
We strengthen their capacity to create credible, human-centred, and evidence-based narratives that drive meaningful development outcomes.
A Bangladesh where communications is recognized as a strategic profession.
Practiced with integrity, supported by evidence, and valued as essential to sustainable development and social progress.
What we stand for.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is elected by BCPS members to steward the society's mission, oversee programmes, and represent communications professionals in national development discourse.
Dr. Rahima Sultana
President 20+ years in development communications. Former communications director at a leading international NGO, with expertise in strategic narrative design and stakeholder engagement.
Tanvir Hasan
General Secretary Strategic communications consultant specializing in campaign design, coalition building, and multi-stakeholder engagement for development organisations.
Nusrat Jahan
Treasurer Finance and operations professional with expertise in nonprofit governance, grant management, and programme accountability.
Imran Chowdhury
VP — Programmes Leads capacity building initiatives and workshop design, with a focus on evidence-based communication frameworks and facilitator development.
Farhana Akter
VP — Membership Oversees member engagement, onboarding, and the BCPS Resources Pool coordination — connecting practitioners with opportunities for collaboration.
Kamal Hossain
Joint Secretary Media relations specialist and advocate for communications professionalism in public discourse, bridging NGO communications and mainstream media.
Advisory Board
Distinguished experts who provide strategic guidance and institutional credibility to BCPS programmes and governance.
Prof. Anwar Hossain
Senior Advisor — Academia Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Dhaka. Advises BCPS on academic partnerships, curriculum alignment, and research ethics.
Ms. Shabnam Rahman
Senior Advisor — Development Sector Former Country Director at an international development agency. Guides BCPS on policy engagement, donor relations, and programme design.
Mr. Delwar Hossain
Senior Advisor — Media Veteran journalist and media trainer with four decades of experience. Advises BCPS on media relations and professional standards for public-facing communications.
Dr. Meherun Nessa
Senior Advisor — Research Research director specializing in communication for social change. Supports BCPS research initiatives, evidence standards, and academic partnerships.