Sister Organizations and Associate Activities of BONDHU

Kazi Nazrul Islam is the national poet of Bangladesh. The name of this country 'Bangladesh', and the people and nature of the country have come up multiple times in his literary works. Rebellion and humanity, love and nature, equality, and secularism have appeared repeatedly in his works. Kazi Nazrul Islam, the advocate of universal humanity, had a wonderful natural image of Mother Bengal in his heart. Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU) has taken the initiative to establish 'Kabi Nazrul Park' in Jadavpur village of Sakhipur Upazila of Tangail District with the aim of making common people more interested in Nazrul's literary works and making people aware of his sense of nature, environment conservation, thoughts, and ideals. This is the ever first such initiative with poet Nazrul in this subcontinent. The park is going to be a theme park and it is the brainchild of visionary Dr. Engr. Khalequzzaman, Program Manager of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU) and President of Bashori- A Nazrul Center. He envisions to establish the park as a unique and significant thematic park based on Nazrul's writing.   

The activity of the park started in 2022. On about 9.5 acres of land the park will house a gallery showcasing Nazrul's works and the reflection of his thoughts on literature, nature, and the environment. Besides, the park will have more than two hundred plants mentioned in poet Nazrul's literary works. Rose, China Rose, Ginger Lily, Narcissus, Champak, Marigold, Tuberose, Indian Oak, Bombay ebony, Palash, Bombax, Orange Jasmine, Golden Champak, Lotus, Lilly, Golden Shower, Jungle Geranium, Ashoka (Sorrow-less), Henna, Pinwheel Flower, Jackfruit, Palmyra palm, Neem, Pomelo, Rose apple, Cinnamon, horsetail, banyan, betel nut, cane, Holy Basil, Moringa, etc. trees. About 120 varieties of roses and 50 varieties of China Rose gardens are also planned. According to the plan, aquatic plants will be planted there by creating  water bodies.

Hopefully, when the work of the park is completed, it is supposed to be an outstanding hub of Nazrul study in a natural environment, a place for recreation, and a sanctuary for animals. 

Bashori- A Nazrul Centre is one of the sister organizations of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU). BONDHU and Bashori work together hand in hand to tackle environmental issues and create awareness and foster humanistic value among common people. 

Human civilization has stepped into the 21^st century, nonetheless, the conflicts of human beings have not stopped all over the world including Bangladesh. Exploitation, deprivation, and injustice are incessantly affecting human society, trampling humanity. In this distraught time, some visionaries envisage a world based on unfettered equality. Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam composed literature and music with a vision to shape such a utopian world. He had always tried to implement this ideal not only in the composition of literature and music but also in his life and work. There is no alternative to enthuse people of Nazrul consciousness shaping an egalitarian society. The fruitful upshot of this reflection is the auspicious establishment of Bashori. The founder of Bashori is Dr. Eng. Khalequzzaman. Manifested in Nazrul spirit, his long-cherished dream is to disseminate Nazrul's vision and ideals among the people of home and abroad. Some devoted individuals including Suchitra Hajong, and Jakir Hossain joined as cohorts of his initiative. On 20^th Kartik 1421 Bangla, 4^th November 2014 AD, the journey of the Bashori began by offering wreaths at the mausoleum of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. 

BONDHU Training Centre is a sister concern of the Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU). This Training Centre was inaugurated by the officials of Bangladesh Bondhu Foundation (BONDHU) in January 2020.

The center was established with a view to training the new recruits for various projects undertaken by BONDHU. It is located in Khakjana of Tangail District. The new recruits of the Bondhu Chula Project are provided with 5 days of training. The APO, and AAPOs of Climate-friendly Agriculture Projects are provided with 6 days of training.