Our vision is for all animals to live a life
free of cruelty and suffering.
Kindness
Empathy
Protection
Volunteer
Who We Are
Bangladesh Animal Welfare Association (BAWA), founded by Mr. Tarique Rahman, is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the rights and well-being of all animals in Bangladesh.
We envision a nation where humans and animals co-exist in harmony, ensuring a balanced and sustainable ecosystem for future generations.
Since 2025, driven by a passionate team of animal conservators, veterinarians and legal experts, we are committed to ethical treatment, transparency, and sustainable impact for the animal. We collaborate with animal conservation related Government officials ( Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestocks), other voluntary conservation organisations, animal activists, NGOs, NPOs and local communities to promote humane practices and raise awareness about animal welfare and co-existence.
Our Inspiration:
”A civilized nation is defined by how it treats its animals. Let’s build a Bangladesh where every life is valued and every soul is safe.”
—Mr. Tarique Rahman, Chief Patron, BAWA.
What We Do
Wildlife Conservation
We advocate for the protection of endangered species such as Tigers, Elephants, and Dolphins, working to preserve their natural habitats.
Emergency Rescue & Rehabilitation
Our dedicated teams and free ambulance services provide life-saving interventions for injured, abused, or distressed animals.
Medical service
‘Bangladesh Animal Welfare Association Animal Clinic’ provides free treatment to the sick and injured animal.
Free Animal Ambulance Service
We operate a dedicated Free Animal Ambulance Service in Dhaka for the injured or sick animal.
Public Health & Safety
Through mass Rabies vaccination (ARV) and sterilization programs, we ensure a safer environment for both animals and humans.
Policy Advocacy & Education
We work closely with communities and authorities to enforce animal welfare laws and promote a culture of empathy through awareness campaigns.
Guided by the visionary leadership of our Chief Patron, Mr. Tarique Rahman, BAWA was founded on the principle that a truly democratic and civilized society must protect its most vulnerable—its animals and nature.
Under the strategic direction of Chief Co-ordinator Mr. Atiqur Rahman Rumon and the expertise of renowned animal specialist and Convener Mr. Adnan Azad, we are building a nationwide movement for animal rights.
At BAWA, we believe that being “Animal-Friendly” is not just a choice, but a moral obligation. As our Chief Patron states, “The country should be a safe haven for all living souls.” From the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sundarbans to the stray cats and dogs on our city streets, every life has it’s own intrinsic value.
Commitment:
Our Motto is “Let the country be a safe habitat for all living beings.”
We will work to protect all animals; domestic, and endangered wildlife, so they can live safely and naturally without fear of harm, cruelty, or extinction.
Our Impact:
We believe that every second counts when a life is at risk. Our rescue operations span from urban streets to remote islands, ensuring that no animal is left behind.
- Emergency Rescue & Ambulance Service
We operate a dedicated Free Animal Ambulance Service in Dhaka. Our specialized team is equipped to handle emergency medical cases, transporting injured or sick stray animals to veterinary facilities for immediate care.
2. Specialized Wildlife Rescue & Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution: We work to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts by safely rescuing animals like snakes, monkeys, or birds that stray into human habitats and releasing them back into their natural environment.
- Protections of Endangered Species: Our mission includes safeguarding biodiversity of Bangladesh, focusing on the protection of endangered species through field-level intervention.
Notable Campaigns & Field Missions:
- Rescuing more than 500 Snakes from Dhaka since the later half of 2025.
- Rescuing more than 810 Snakes, nearly 1197 animals including other reptiles, birds and mammals nationwide at the year 2025.
- We established a veterinary hospital to provide full free treatment for animals.
- We are providing free ambulance service for injured and sick animals within dhaka city.
- Dog feeding program:
We arranged feeding program for the stray animal on various occasions, nationwide. Besides that, during food crises on the remote St. Martin, BAWA conducted extensive feeding drives to support thousands of stranded and hungry dogs.
- Animal Treatment Camp for the horses of Cox’s Bazar: We organized specialized medical camps for the horses of Cox’s Bazar beach, providing free treatment, vaccinations for animals that are often overworked and neglected.
- Medical Treatment camp for animals: BAWA arranged various treatment programs nationwide for the injured stray animals like cats and dogs.
- Mass Vaccination Drives: To eliminate the threat of Rabies and ensure public safety, we have conducted large-scale Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) campaigns across various zones in Dhaka and other districts. Approximately 3500 both stray and pet cats and dogs were vaccinated during this campaign.
9. Advocacy Against Cruelty: Following incidents of cruelty (such as cat abuse at Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Cat Slaughter case at Bogra), BAWA protests to demand justice and the strict enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act. We have taken legal steps in various animal cruelty case as well.
- Community Education: We conduct awareness programs to teach local communities, and students of local educational institutions about peaceful coexistence with animals and biodiversity conservation.
- Public awareness program on migratory birds conservation: We arranged a public awareness program for the local people at Chuadanga, Bangladesh on migratory birds conservation on October, 2025.
