About Us
2006
Welcome to
National Society of the Blind And Partially Sighted - NSBP Bangladesh
Established in 2006, NSBP is a non-profit organization conducted by and for persons with blindness and visual impairment, working across Bangladesh to promote empowerment, rehabilitation, and inclusion. With 33 district branches and our National Office in Khulna, we reach thousands through education, capacity building, advocacy, and economic empowerment programs.
We are proud to operate BangladeshтАЩs first White Cane Factory and Braille Library Services, ensuring access to mobility, education, and information for persons with blindness.
We believe that disability is not inability. Together, we can build an inclusive society where persons with disabilities live with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity.
Built on Trust and Resilience
Background and History
The National Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted (NSBP) was founded by Mr. Moin Uddin Chowdhury, a person with visual impairment and a dedicated social activist. At the age of four and a half, he lost his eyesight due to an illness, which deeply shaped his life and future vision. From that early age, he developed a strong determination to work for the improvement of the quality of life of persons with blindness and visual impairment.
Driven by his personal experience and lifelong commitment to disability inclusion, Mr. Chowdhury envisioned an organization led by and for persons with blindness. After returning from New Zealand in 2006, he established the National Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted (NSBP) with the aim of empowering persons with disabilities through education, rehabilitation, advocacy, and livelihood support.
In 2007, NSBP received its official registration as a non-governmental, non-profit, charitable, and voluntary organization. Since then, the organization has steadily grown in scope and impact. What began as a small initiative has evolved into a nationwide movement, now operating through 33 district branches and a National and Foundation Office based in Khulna, Bangladesh.
Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Moin Uddin Chowdhury, NSBP has pioneered several landmark initiatives, including the establishment of BangladeshтАЩs first White Cane Factory and the launch of Braille Library Services. These efforts have significantly enhanced access to mobility, education, and information for persons with blindness.
Today, NSBP continues to work toward building an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can live with dignity, independence, and equal opportunity, guided by the founderтАЩs lifelong mission to transform personal adversity into collective empowerment.
Our Goal
Why We Exist
Vision
To build an inclusive society where all blind and partially sighted individuals тАФ especially destitute children and women can live with independence, dignity, and equal opportunity, enjoying an improved quality of life through education, training, rehabilitation, empowerment, and social participation.
Mission
To empower blind and partially sighted persons in Bangladesh through education, training, rehabilitation, advocacy, and inclusion for an independent and dignified life.
Our Legal Commitment
Legal Status & Registration
The National Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted (NSBP) was officially registered in 2007 under the Society Act as a joint stock company. Its registration number is K-214/2007. As a registered non-governmental, non-profit, charitable, and voluntary organization, NSBP operates with full legal recognition in Bangladesh, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance in all its programs and initiatives.
Key Statistics
Measuring Our Progress and Reach
2006
Established
33 District Branches
Nationwide Presence
Khulna, Bangladesh
National & Foundation Office
More than Thousands of persons with disabilities across Bangladesh
Beneficiaries Reached
30,000+ canes produced annually
White Cane Production
Free of cost to persons with blindness
White Canes Distributed
Scholarships for college and university students
Education Support
Orientation, mobility, and life skills training.
Rehabilitation Services
Access to education and information for persons with blindness
Braille Library Services
Free of cost to persons with blindness
Programs Implemented
Registered non-profit, charitable and voluntary organization
Organizational Type
Key Strategies
How We Drive Meaningful Change
Promoting access to quality education through Braille education, scholarships, digital learning, and inclusive schooling initiatives.
Providing orientation and mobility training, daily living skills, vocational training, and assistive technology to enhance independence and employability.
Supporting income-generating activities, entrepreneurship, and livelihood opportunities to ensure financial self-reliance for persons with disabilities.
Offering healthcare support, eye care services, counseling, and psychosocial assistance to improve overall well-being.
Advocating for the rights, dignity, and social inclusion of persons with disabilities at community, national, and policy levels.
Producing and distributing white canes and other assistive devices free of cost to enhance mobility and independence.
Working closely with families, communities, and local institutions to promote inclusive development and social participation.
Building strong partnerships with government bodies, donors, NGOs, and the private sector to expand impact and ensure sustainability.
and Learning
Ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement through effective monitoring and evaluation systems.
