our story

Many countries of the world have been beset with stagnant economy characterized by illiteracy, low income and low productivity; though Bangladesh has made a reasonable improvement in some social and economic activities yet large quantum of people like other third world countries is still in the grip of vicious circle of poverty; which is not desirable rather keeps the country lagging behind. For a possible and easy take off, it is necessary to take all possible efforts to brace up this large segment of people. In the Holy Qur’an Allah said, “… to be steadfast in prayer, and practice regular charity; to fulfill the contracts which ye have made, … “ (S2-177); So it is also a religious obligation for the privileged group to mobilize resources for wellbeing of the people in need.

The plight of poor kith and kin in the home country was spinning in the mind of Mr. Moyeen U Ahmed Chowdhury- a charitable Bangladeshee living in the United Kingdom tossed the idea of forming a charitable body for mobilization of resources and delivery of necessary services to uplift the quality of life of the underprivileged on the family dining table; the members of the family accepted the idea with pleasure.

The idea turned into reality with the establishment of Zam Zam – a charitable organization in 2003 primarily to provide humanitarian services to less fortunate people of Bangladesh and the family decided to dedicate the rent of a free hold house in London in addition to their personal contribution to facilitate seed money of the organization. Very soon same minded friends and members of bigger family lent their hands to establish Zam Zam Charitable Trust in UK. The efforts are directed to promote awareness, raise funds and mobilize resources to meet basic needs of the target groups. The aim is simple to do what is affordable and beneficial for the needy.

Zam zam is the name of the great fountain – a miracle and blessing of Allah (SWT) that has been providing clean and safe drinking water ever since. Zamzam Charitable Trust in essence portrays something having sustainability and the patrons and well wishers are sincere enough, Insha-Allah, to turn it a strong and stout foundation.

Meanwhile, Zamzam Bangladesh was also formed in Bangladesh with the patronization of the great souls behind the Zamzam to channel the resources in Bangladesh to fulfill its goals and objectives. It is committed to reach to the less privileged /underserved people to fight poverty, hunger, disease and ignorance with a non-political approach. It was later registered with the NGO Affairs Bureau of the Government of Bangladesh (Registration No: 2090) in the year 2006, and subsequently with the Social Welfare Department of Bangladesh. It is a ‘Sharia compliant’ organization and the spirit behind is helping others in need and guiding motto is “Allah is not merciful to him who is not so to mankind”. Zamzam Bangladesh is committed to prioritize the greater needs of the people and takes action to respond accordingly.

Together we can bring a change in the earth – the only home for mankind.

We can’t help everyone,
but everyone can help someone

Operational Office

ZAMZAM TOWER
House # 52, Block – C
Kumarpara, Sylhet