Listening to the Future:
Focus Group at DIU Sparks Dialogue on Youth Education Need
As part of our commitment to building meaningful, youth-led solutions, the Nicholas Pogose Foundation held its first focus group at Daffodil International University (DIU). The group explored current challenges, aspirations, and ideas for enhancing education, English language skills, and career readiness. The insights gathered will shape our future programmes—ensuring they are not only innovative but truly responsive to the real needs of the next generation.
YZA TECH in Action: Building the Future of Sports Talent in Bangladesh
In a strategy session at Daffodil International University, the YZA TECH team came together to accelerate the development of YZA Sports and YZA Cricket—two progressive platforms designed to unlock youth potential across Bangladesh. By combining AI, data insights, and grassroots access, these innovations aim to identify, track, and nurture the next generation of sports talent.
Coffee & Conversation
Coffee and Conversation is a warm, welcoming space where university students in Bangladesh can practise speaking English with native speakers from the UK and beyond. Held in relaxed pop-up settings on campus, these informal sessions help build confidence, improve communication skills, and create meaningful cultural connections.
Congratulations to Our Patron, Valerie Taylor, CBE
The Nicholas Pogose Foundation warmly congratulates our esteemed Patron, Valerie Taylor, on being awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for her extraordinary services to disadvantaged people in Bangladesh.
This well-deserved honour recognises Valerie’s life-long commitment to promoting health, dignity, and the rights of people with disabilities—often the most marginalised members of Bangladeshi society. Since first arriving in the country in 1969 with Voluntary Service Overseas, Valerie has been a pioneer and tireless advocate for disability rights.
Her remarkable legacy began with physiotherapy work in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and culminated in the founding of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP). From humble beginnings in a disused hospital warehouse with just four patients, CRP has grown under her visionary leadership into Bangladesh’s most respected institution for disability rehabilitation. Today, CRP operates a 100-bed hospital and 12 centres nationwide, offering accessible services, community-based programmes, and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities—especially women and girls.
In Valerie’s own words:
“Receiving such an award is a perfect opportunity for me to thank and congratulate the staff of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP) for their commitment to the work of complete rehabilitation for our patients over these last 46 years.”
Valerie Taylor is more than a pioneer—she is a national treasure and an inspiration to us all. We are honoured to have her as our Patron and celebrate her enduring impact on Bangladesh and beyond.
— The Nicholas Pogose Foundation
News Archive
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Welcome Valerie
We are delighted to welcome Valerie Taylor OBE as a Patron of the Nicholas Pogose Foundation.
Valerie has devoted over five decades to transforming the lives of people with disabilities in Bangladesh. As the founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), her work has brought hope, dignity, and opportunity to thousands.
12th June 2025.
NEW - Advisor
Golam Moshi, former Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, joins the Nicholas Pogose Foundation
12th June 2025
NEW - Partnership
The Nicholas Pogose Foundation is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the Daffodil Family and Daffodil International University, under the leadership of Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Hon. Chairman.
12th June 2025
NEW - Patron
The Nicholas Pogose Foundation is deeply honoured to welcome Julian Francis, OBE as a Patron—joining as a respected Friend of Bangladesh.
9th June 2025
Oxfam Bangladesh
Our CEO Aziz Rahman, Patron of Oxfam GB moderated a wonderful event in London to launch Oxfam Bangladesh's new website and campaign for the 'Bridge to Bangladesh'.
Speaking at the launch event was Her Excellency Abida Islam, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Baroness Pola Uddin, member of the House of Lords, Halima Begum, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB and Ashish Damle, Country Director of Oxfam in Bangladesh.
24th May 2025
NEW - Advisor for NPF
Baroness Manzila Pola Uddin - a dedicated public servant with a passion for community development and social justice. Joins the team at Nicholas Pogose Foundation has 'Advisor'
23rd May 2025
NEW - Trustee
We are thrilled that Lee Atkins joins the team, not only as a strategic advisor and seasoned business leader, but by serving as a Trustee of the Nicholas Pogose Foundation, with a focus on Growth and Innovation. We welcome his expertise with over two decades of experience guiding organisations through transformation, leadership development, and scalable growth strategies.
May 2025
NEW - Trustee
We are honoured to welcome Rohema Miah to the Nicholas Pogose Foundation as a Trustee and senior advisor. Rohema brings a stellar career in public relations and communications, with extensive experience across government, policy, and media. Her network reaches the highest levels of politics, and she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Foundation’s communication strategy.
May 2025
NEW - Hon Country Director
We are delighted to welcome Professor Dr. Syed Mizanur Rahman as the Honourable Country Director of the Nicholas Pogose Foundation in Bangladesh. His appointment marks a key milestone in strengthening our strategic bridge into Bangladesh—ensuring that our initiatives in education, technology, and sports are grounded in local understanding and empowered by national collaboration.
April 2025
NPF News
These are our landmarks at the Nicholas Pogose Foundation
First Oxford HQ Event
It was a pleasure for the CEO and Chairman of the Nicholas Pogose Foundation to speak at a special event hosted by members of the British Bangladeshi community at the Foundation’s UK HQ in Oxfordshire. The gathering brought together individuals with a shared heart for education, particularly in connection with Mirpur High School in Sunamganj, Sylhet. The Foundation was honoured to be invited to speak and share its vision and ambitions—rooted in heritage and driven by a mission to empower young minds through education, technology, and opportunity across Bangladesh.
15th June 2025.
Checked In.
We’ve arrived! Peter and Sam have officially touched down in Dhaka and are now checked in at Daffodil International University — the heart of some exciting collaborations ahead.
We’re full of energy and ideas. The Nicholas Pogose Foundation is ready to get to work — building bridges in education, technology, and sports.
20th June 2025
NEW - Partnership
The Nicholas Pogose Foundation is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with the Daffodil Family and Daffodil International University, under the leadership of Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Hon. Chairman.
12th June 2025
NEW - Patron
The Nicholas Pogose Foundation is deeply honoured to welcome Julian Francis, OBE as a Patron—joining as a respected Friend of Bangladesh.
9th June 2025
Oxfam Bangladesh
Our CEO Aziz Rahman, Patron of Oxfam GB moderated a wonderful event in London to launch Oxfam Bangladesh's new website and campaign for the 'Bridge to Bangladesh'.
Speaking at the launch event was Her Excellency Abida Islam, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Baroness Pola Uddin, member of the House of Lords, Halima Begum, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB and Ashish Damle, Country Director of Oxfam in Bangladesh.
24th May 2025
NEW - Advisor for NPF
Baroness Manzila Pola Uddin - a dedicated public servant with a passion for community development and social justice. Joins the team at Nicholas Pogose Foundation has 'Advisor'
23rd May 2025
NEW - Trustee
We are thrilled that Lee Atkins joins the team, not only as a strategic advisor and seasoned business leader, but by serving as a Trustee of the Nicholas Pogose Foundation, with a focus on Growth and Innovation. We welcome his expertise with over two decades of experience guiding organisations through transformation, leadership development, and scalable growth strategies.
May 2025
NEW - Trustee
We are honoured to welcome Rohema Miah to the Nicholas Pogose Foundation as a Trustee and senior advisor. Rohema brings a stellar career in public relations and communications, with extensive experience across government, policy, and media. Her network reaches the highest levels of politics, and she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Foundation’s communication strategy.
May 2025
NEW - Hon Country Director
We are delighted to welcome Professor Dr. Syed Mizanur Rahman as the Honourable Country Director of the Nicholas Pogose Foundation in Bangladesh. His appointment marks a key milestone in strengthening our strategic bridge into Bangladesh—ensuring that our initiatives in education, technology, and sports are grounded in local understanding and empowered by national collaboration.
April 2025
Peter Dennis Pogose, Chairman visiting the Pogose School, Dhaka in 2014
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