The Jagaruk Mahila Bikash Samuha (JMBS) is a non-governmental, non-profit making and non-political professional organization established in December 2003 AD. The organization is committed to uplifting the status of women in various sectors including their homes, families and society as a whole. Its mission is to bring about a positive transformation in societal attitudes towards women as well as empower them through self -sustained approaches. Though various initiatives, campaigns and approaches, it strives to mobilize women to contribute to all aspects of national development by empowering them socially and economically.

It is a women-led organization governed by Executive Board comprising of 7 women who are

highly qualified professionals with technical backgrounds. Its campaigns and initiatives are

mainly focused on four major thematic areas- women empowerment, environment, health and

education. These areas have been identified based on its long years’ experience of working in

the field of women and adolescents as well as environment.