DHAKA, Nov 13, 2025 (BSS) – The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has committed to serving 25 million low-income families across the country by 2030.

Currently, they are providing a wide range of financial and non-financial services to over 20 million low-income families across the country through more than 200 Partner Organizations.

The information was revealed at an event marking the PKSF 35th anniversary celebration today, holding ‘PKSF Day 2025’ at PKSF Bhaban-1 in Agargaon in the city, said a press release.

The event was used to reflect on three and a half decades of contributions to poverty alleviation and to launch its far-reaching Strategic Plan for 2025–2030.

The anniversary celebration, which began with the release of pigeons and the cutting of a cake, was presided over by PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan, while Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader delivered the welcome speech.

In his welcome speech, Md Fazlul Kader reflected on the institution’s history, noting that the Government of Bangladesh established PKSF in 1990 . 

Over the past 35 years, PKSF has successfully implemented a wide range of programs aimed at sustainable poverty alleviation through the provision of capital, training, technological, and marketing support. 

Md Fazlul Kader highlighted the institution's global standing, stating that “According to the World Bank, we are the largest microenterprise-financier in the world”.

PKSF’s reputation extends to international partners, being accredited by the Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund as the National Implementing Entity, a recognition of its **effectiveness, transparency, and good governance practices**.

PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan described the foundation as a beacon of inspiration for institutions across Bangladesh, acknowledging its remarkable contributions to poverty alleviation through employment generation.

Under the Chairman's leadership, PKSF recently formulated its Strategic Plan 2025–2030 in response to emerging needs. The key objectives of this new plan are to create decent employment, mitigate risks and enhance capacities

The Chairman urged all PKSF officials to reiterate their commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of this strategic plan at the field level.

Currently, PKSF provides financial and non-financial services to **over 20 million low-income families** across the country through more than 200 Partner Organizations. The foundation has set an ambitious goal to expand this outreach to **25 million households by 2030**.

Managing Director Kader noted that although this year’s anniversary was observed in a humble manner, it holds deep significance as it marks the beginning of the Strategic Plan’s implementation. 

He expressed hope that in 2030, upon the Plan’s successful completion, the anniversary will be celebrated in a grand manner.

Khan concluded the event by reaffirming his commitment to making PKSF and its Partner Organizations stronger and more effective. He also expressed gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh, international development partners, Partner Organizations, grassroots members, and all stakeholders.

Among others who spoke at the event were Deputy Managing Directors AQM Golam Mawla, Md Mashiar Rahman, Md Hasan Khaled, and Dr Akond Mohammad Rafiqul Islam.

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) today completed 35 years of its journey. To mark the
occasion, the ‘PKSF Day 2025’ was celebrated at PKSF Bhaban-1 in Agargaon, Dhaka. The
event was presided over by PKSF Chairman Zakir Ahmed Khan, with Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader delivering the welcome speech.

Zakir Ahmed Khan said that over the past three and a half decades, PKSF has made remarkable contributions to poverty alleviation through employment generation. 

Describing PKSF as a beacon of inspiration for institutions across Bangladesh, he noted that the institution has recently formulated its Strategic Plan 2025–2030 in response to emerging needs. 

The key objectives of this plan are to create decent employment, mitigate risks, and enhance capacities, he added. 

He urged all PKSF officials to reiterate their commitment to ensuring the successful implementation of this strategic plan at the field level. 

On the occasion of the anniversary, Zakir Ahmed Khan expressed his gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh, international development partners, Partner Organizations, grassroots members, and all stakeholders of PKSF. 

He also reaffirmed his commitment to making PKSF and its Partner Organizations stronger and more effective in the days ahead.

Md Fazlul Kader said “According to the World Bank, we are the largest microenterprise-financier in the world. The Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund have accredited us as the National Implementing Entity, which stands as recognition of our effectiveness, transparency, and good governance practices. We have an esteemed reputation among international development partners.”

He said that under the visionary and prudent leadership of the PKSF Chairman, the institution has recently formulated its Strategic Plan. “Although this year’s anniversary is being observed in a humble manner, it holds deep significance,” he noted. 

“This year marks the beginning of  the implementation of our Strategic Plan. We are hopeful that in 2030, upon the Plan’s successful completion, we will celebrate the anniversary in a grand manner,” he added.

Among others, Deputy Managing Directors AQM Golam Mawla, Md Mashiar Rahman, Md Hasan Khaled, and Dr Akond Mohammad Rafiqul Islam spoke at the event. In addition, PKSF officials from all levels participated in an open discussion titled “Our Commitment”. 

Earlier, the anniversary celebration began with the release of pigeons and the cutting of a cake.