Nirmol Bangladesh has announced its upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held on August 21, 2026, in Dhaka. This pivotal gathering represents a landmark moment for the organization, featuring critical voting on constitutional amendments to restructure governance, the official adoption of audited financial statements, approval of a $4.5M+ annual budget, and a democratic election to choose the next Executive Committee.
Joint EGM & 6th AGM — Meeting at a Glance
Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205
Laying the Path for Sustainable Growth
Since its founding in late 2017 as a youth-led social welfare movement, Nirmol Bangladesh (officially registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860; Reg No. S-13946/2022) has undergone a rapid evolution.
What began as a local humanitarian response initiative has transformed into a national advocate for environmental sustainability, critical climate adaptation and marine science.
Today, as Nirmol Bangladesh manages internationally funded programs and scientific research across Bangladesh, the need for robust, transparent and scalable governance is more important than ever.
To align the organizational structure with this immense growth, Nirmol Bangladesh will convene its joint Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Eastern Plaza, Hatirpool, Elephant Road, Dhaka-1205.
This combined session will bring together our General Members, Board of Advisors and Executive Committee to deliberate on historic constitutional updates and elect the leadership that will pilot the organization's next chapter.
The EGM: Transitioning Our Constitution for Scale
Under Rule 21 of our Memorandum of Association, any constitutional amendment requires a three-fifths (3/5) majority vote of the members present at an Extraordinary General Meeting convened with a specific notice period.
Over the past decade, our operational scope has expanded to include specialized divisions such as the OceanBlue Science Institute, the Center for Climate Studies and Disaster Resilience (CCSDR), and the Nirmol Data Center.
To properly govern these multifaceted wings, the upcoming EGM will vote on three major amendments:
Introducing a Formal Organogram
Structuring our expanding workforce—including specialized research, administrative and financial departments—under a formalized organizational hierarchy.
Defining Specific Position Authorities
Codifying the duties, financial limits and operational responsibilities of each executive and staff position to guarantee complete internal transparency.
Special Founding Provisions
Establishing a dedicated constitutional provision to recognize and preserve the long-term guidance of our Founder and Founding Chairman.
These updates will solidify our operational integrity, enabling Nirmol Bangladesh to manage larger global grants and institutional collaborations seamlessly.
The 6th AGM: A Year of High-Impact Science and Outreach
Immediately following the EGM, the 6th Annual General Meeting will commence. Led by President Md. Alamgir Hossain, the AGM serves as our primary mechanism for organizational transparency and strategic alignment.
General Secretary Sheikh Fahim Faysal Sowrav will present the Annual Activity Report, detailing the progress of Nirmol Bangladesh's flagship initiatives.
GEM-in-a-Box Program
Hand-in-hand with The Ocean Foundation (TOF) and supported by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, this project continues to lead coastal eutrophication monitoring in transition zones along the Rupsha and Pasur Rivers, with datasets shared openly on GitHub.
Ocean Literacy for Climate Resilience (OLCR)
Funded by the Korea SHE Foundation, this initiative has successfully engaged coastal communities and high school students, with our climate awareness documentary achieving over 100,000 views within Bangladesh.
Youth & Academic Empowerment
Our ongoing Campus Delegate and Young Climate Leaders programs continue to mobilize university students across the nation to lead local environmental advocacy, tree plantations and policy discussions.
Financial Stewardship and the FY 2026–27 Budget
Financial accountability is a core pillar of Nirmol Bangladesh. During the meeting, Treasurer Md. Al-Nahian will present up-to-date financial statements for review and adoption.
The general body will also vote to appoint and approve the official auditing firm to conduct the central audits for the consecutive fiscal years of 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26.
Proposed Annual Budget — FY 2026–27
Following the audits, the board will present the Proposed Annual Budget for FY 2026–27 for adoption. Reflecting our ambitious resource mobilization goals, this plan charts the allocation of funds to support our 25 core scheduled activities.
Key priorities include expanding our technical training courses in GIS and Python, launching the residential Eco-Science Boot Camp in late August 2026, and scaling up the women-centric WECE program in vulnerable coastal belt areas.
The Democratic Core: Electing the New Executive Committee
The current Executive Committee's tenure officially concludes on September 17, 2026. In accordance with Rule 18(a), the general body will elect a new governing team consisting of 1 President and 6 Executive Committee Members.
To ensure absolute neutrality and compliance, the Executive Committee established a Nomination Screening and Selection Committee comprising:
Sajjad Hossain Sakib
Member Secretary
Md. Towhidur Rahman
Member
Sumaya Khatun
Member
Operating under strict guidelines, the committee has managed the election timeline diligently.
Nomination submission deadline
Publication of screened and validated candidates
Deadline for written nomination withdrawal
Official circulation of the finalized candidate list
Compliance Reminder — Rule 18(b)
Only registered members who have fully cleared their outstanding annual subscription dues and have held active membership for at least forty-five (45) days prior to the election date are constitutionally eligible to vote and contest.
A Call to Our Members
The joint EGM and 6th AGM represent the democratic heartbeat of our organization. It is where our shared values—scientific discovery, service excellence, bold innovation and accountability—translate directly into policy and leadership.
We urge all eligible members, advisors and volunteers to attend this crucial gathering at Eastern Plaza on August 21, 2026. Let us vote, celebrate our achievements and actively shape the resilient future of Nirmol Bangladesh!
Together for Science, Sustainability & a Resilient FutureYour Voice Still Matters
For members who are unable to join physically due to unavoidable circumstances, Rule 14 allows written opinions on any agenda item to be submitted to the General Secretary in advance.
According to the organization's stated provisions, such written opinions will carry the same legal weight as an in-person vote.