Get Involved with LEAD-BD

Join us in providing legal aid and advocacy for Bangladesh's marginalized communities

As established under the Trust Deed 2023, LEAD-BD offers multiple pathways for individuals and organizations to contribute to justice and reform in Bangladesh.

Make a Donation

Support our legal aid work and institutional reform initiatives

Tax-deductible under Income Tax Ordinance, 1984 (Clause 21)
Funds directly support: Case litigation, Prisoner aid, Policy research
Transparent accounting with annual audit (Clause 16-17)

Donation Tiers:

  • • Tk. 1,000: Legal aid for one consultation
  • • Tk. 5,000: Bail application support
  • • Tk. 25,000: Full case representation
  • • Custom amount

Legal Professionals & Students

Provide pro bono services or join as legal volunteers

For Lawyers:

  • • Case representation (Project Freedom, Compensation)
  • • Legal research and drafting
  • • Court appearances on pro bono basis

For Law Students:

  • • Internships and clerkships
  • • Research assistance
  • • Community legal awareness programs

For Academics:

  • • Collaborative research (Clause 4(xii))
  • • Training programs
  • • Policy paper development

Partner with Us

Collaborate as an NGO, academic institution, or corporate entity

Civil Society Organizations:

  • • Joint advocacy campaigns (Clause 4(vi))
  • • Shared research initiatives
  • • Community outreach programs

Academic Institutions:

  • • Research partnerships (Clause 4(xii))
  • • Student internship programs
  • • Joint seminars/conferences (Clause 4(xv))

International Organizations:

  • • Knowledge exchange (Clause 4(xvi))
  • • Capacity building programs
  • • Joint publications (Clause 4(xvii))

As per Trust Deed Clause 4(xviii): "To exchange views, liaise with and co-operate with national and international organization founded with similar objectives"

Spread Awareness

Help amplify our mission and impact

Social Media Advocacy:

  • • Share our cases and victories
  • • Follow and engage on social platforms
  • • Use #JusticeForBangladesh

Community Engagement:

  • • Host awareness sessions
  • • Distribute legal rights materials
  • • Identify cases needing intervention

Professional Networks:

  • • Introduce LEAD-BD to your network
  • • Invite us to speak at events
  • • Share with legal/HR departments

Financial Accountability & Transparency

Legal Framework

  • Registered Public Trust under Bangladeshi law
  • Tax-exempt status per Income Tax Ordinance, 1984
  • Annual audit by licensed Chartered Accountant (Clause 17)
  • Bank accounts operated per Trustee resolution (Clause 18)

Fund Utilization

  • 70%Direct legal services (cases, representation)
  • 15%Research & policy advocacy
  • 10%Capacity building & training
  • 5%Administrative costs

Donation Calculator

Your donation of Tk. 25,000 can provide:

Full case representation for a marginalized client

Note: As per Trust Deed Clause 7: "The income and property of the Trust shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objectives... no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise as profits to the Trustees."

Application Forms

Legal Professional Application

Information collected as per trust objectives Clause 4. Used only for volunteer matching.

Partnership Inquiry

How Your Involvement Makes a Difference

Donor Story

"Knowing my donation directly freed a wrongfully detained mother who was able to return to her children. LEAD-BD's transparency showed exactly where my contribution went."

— Anonymous Donor

Volunteer Story

"My pro bono work on Project Compensation helped secure justice for families who lost everything. The impact is real and measurable."

— Advocate Rahman, Volunteer Lawyer

Partner Story

"Our university's research partnership with LEAD-BD influenced policy reform on environmental justice. Collaboration amplifies impact."

— Dhaka University Law Faculty

For More Information

General Inquiries

info@lead-bd.org

Legal Volunteering

legal@lead-bd.org

Registered Office

Suite A-12, Green City Square
750 Satmasjid Road, Dhaka

Response Time: 3-5 business days for general inquiries

Urgent legal aid requests: See Contact page for immediate assistance

Important Information
  • •All donations are tax-deductible as per applicable Bangladeshi laws
  • •Volunteer positions are subject to verification and approval by Trustees
  • •Partnerships require formal agreement per Trust Deed provisions
  • •Funds are utilized strictly for trust objectives as per Clause 7
  • •For legal aid requests, please use the dedicated intake form on Contact page
  • •LEAD-BD is a registered Public Trust under Bangladeshi law, not an informal group