{"id":11387,"date":"2025-06-24T12:33:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/?page_id=11387"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:28:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:28:36","slug":"leedo-board-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/?page_id=11387","title":{"rendered":"LEEDO Board Members"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Forhad Hossain\u200b<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Founder and Executive Director<\/p>\n

Forhad Hossain, Founder and Executive Director of LEEDO, has spent over 30 years transforming the lives of more than 30,000 vulnerable children in Bangladesh. Beginning his journey in 1989 and officially establishing LEEDO in 2000, he pioneered initiatives like Schools Under the Sky, Mobile Schools, Inclusive Schools,<\/em> and the Peace Home<\/em>\u2014a permanent sanctuary for homeless and differently-abled children. His courageous advocacy, including securing passports and citizenship rights for street children to represent Bangladesh at global events such as the Street Child Cricket World Cup and Football World Cup, has redefined child rights in the country. Honored internationally, including with the Juliette Gimon Courage Award, Forhad continues to champion a vision where no child is invisible, denied dignity, or left behind.

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Dr Mohammed Moshtaq Pervez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

Dr. Pervez, holding MBBS, MPH, and MRCP degrees, is a highly respected expert in clinical medicine, infectious diseases, and maternal and child health. As a Senior Scientist at ICDDR,b, he has led pioneering research that turns scientific evidence into practical healthcare solutions for underserved communities. With a strong global outlook and a proven track record in improving health systems in resource-limited settings, he brings invaluable insights to LEEDO\u2019s Board. His guidance helps shape strategies that advance child rights, health equity, and long-term wellbeing for vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n

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Advocate Mojibur Rahman<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

Advocate Mojibur Rahman brings rich expertise in law, human resource management, and project coordination to LEEDO\u2019s Board. Currently serving as Assistant Manager (F&A) and Corporate Legal Assistant at Abdul Monem Ltd., he combines legal insight with strong administrative skills. His career spans senior roles in the private sector and development initiatives, including coordinating a UNICEF-funded education program for working children. With a focus on corporate law, labor issues, ADR, and contract management, along with training in human rights and advocacy, he is deeply committed to justice, equity, and child protection. His leadership strengthens LEEDO\u2019s mission to empower vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n

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Murshida Akhter Kanta<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

Murshida Akhter Kanta<\/strong>, a board member and Director, Administration and Finance at LEEDO, is a passionate advocate for child and women\u2019s rights in Bangladesh. A driving force behind LEEDO\u2019s growth, she ensures strong governance, financial transparency, and program impact.\u00a0Her leadership has been key to initiatives like School Under the Sky, Mobile School, and Peace Home, which provide education, shelter, and rehabilitation to street-connected children. Deeply involved in rescue, reintegration, and advocacy. Her vision, compassion, and commitment continue to inspire lasting change across Bangladesh\u2019s development and child rights landscape.<\/p>\n

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Tusher Ahmed Imran<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

Tusher Ahmed is a successful entrepreneur with wide experience in automobile import, international trade, and business management. Beyond his business achievements, he brings a powerful commitment to advancing child rights and community wellbeing through his role on LEEDO\u2019s Board. His expertise in strategy, finance, and supply chain management strengthens the organization\u2019s governance and sustainability, helping scale programs that protect and empower vulnerable children. Deeply motivated by social responsibility, Tusher actively supports initiatives that create opportunities for marginalized youth and foster inclusive growth. By bridging business acumen with child rights advocacy, he plays a vital role in driving LEEDO\u2019s mission forward.<\/p>\n

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Tawhid Ahmeed<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

Board Member<\/p>\n

Tawhid Ahmeed is a versatile editor and multimedia specialist with expertise in music production, video editing, and aerial photography. As the founder of Grand Collect<\/em>, he has built a reputation for high-quality digital storytelling that engages diverse audiences across borders. At LEEDO, Tawhid applies his creative vision and technical skills to amplify child rights and social justice, using media to raise awareness and inspire change. He also mentors young people, leading innovative digital initiatives and empowering the next generation to use technology for advocacy. With his blend of creativity, leadership, and global communication, Tawhid plays a key role in advancing LEEDO\u2019s mission through powerful media and youth-driven engagement.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Forhad Hossain\u200b Founder and Executive Director Forhad Hossain, Founder and Executive Director of LEEDO, has spent over 30 years transforming the lives of more than 30,000 vulnerable children in Bangladesh. Beginning his journey in 1989 and officially establishing LEEDO in 2000, he pioneered initiatives like Schools Under the Sky, Mobile Schools, Inclusive Schools, and the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11387","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"campaignId":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Documentation Officer","author_link":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/?author=4"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":null,"rttpg_excerpt":"Forhad Hossain\u200b Founder and Executive Director Forhad Hossain, Founder and Executive Director of LEEDO, has spent over 30 years transforming the lives of more than 30,000 vulnerable children in Bangladesh. Beginning his journey in 1989 and officially establishing LEEDO in 2000, he pioneered initiatives like Schools Under the Sky, Mobile Schools, Inclusive Schools, and the…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11387","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11387"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11387\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13719,"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11387\/revisions\/13719"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leedobd.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11387"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}