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This article examines the rapid growth of the NGO sector in Bangladesh and the sustainability challenges it faced in the 1990s. It assesses the role of NGOs in poverty alleviation, microfinance, and social development, while highlighting concerns over donor dependence and accountability. The study evaluates how NGOs became significant actors in Bangladesh’s development landscape.
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The article begins by outlining the historical rise of NGOs since independence, particularly BRAC, Grameen, and Proshika. Section One analyzes their impact in microfinance and rural development. Section Two evaluates sustainability issues: overreliance on donor funding, lack of financial self-sufficiency, and governance challenges. Section Three explores their growing international recognition and partnerships. Section Four examines criticisms, including duplication of services and competition with government agencies. The conclusion stresses the need for stronger institutional frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability and accountability.