Leadership and accountability
Who leads JAS Foundation, and how it stays accountable
A message from our Founder and Chairperson, our legal identity and committee, and the documents we share.
Ms. Tanjila Sultana
Founder & Chairperson
Message from the Founder & Chairperson
Choosing to stand beside others
Certain experiences in life have a way of reshaping our understanding of purpose. For me, those experiences came not only through moments of giving, but also through periods of illness, hardship, and survival. Facing life-threatening challenges taught me a lasting lesson: life finds its greatest meaning when we choose to stand beside others even when our own resources are limited. The JAS Foundation was formed from this belief.
The work of JAS Foundation carries forward a legacy grounded in education, empathy, and community responsibility. The establishment and continued support of M.A. Sattar Memorial College, named in honor of my maternal grandfather, reflects our family’s enduring belief that education is not merely a privilege, but a responsibility we owe to future generations. Through education, we equip minds; through compassion, we uplift lives.
As we look ahead, we move forward with humility and hope. Meaningful change is not created overnight, nor by any single individual. It is achieved through collective effort, trust, and a shared commitment to humanity. I warmly invite well-wishers, partners, and communities to join us on this journey so that together, we can turn compassion into lasting impact.
With gratitude and determination,
Ms. Tanjila Sultana
Founder & Chairperson, JAS Foundation
Legal identity and governance
A registered, not-for-profit society
JAS Foundation is a registered, non-political, non-profit, voluntary welfare society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860). It works on a not-for-profit basis: all funds and assets are used only for its stated objectives, and no part of its income or property is distributed for personal benefit.
An Executive Committee gives strategic direction and oversight. The Chairperson leads the Foundation and represents it externally; the Secretary oversees day-to-day operations and coordination. Advisory members and subject experts may join as the Foundation grows.
Executive Committee
- Ms. Tanjila SultanaFounder & Chairperson
- Md. Abu Bakar SiddiquePeople’s Secretary
Documents
Documents and reports
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