The Bhikitia Authority is the executive leadership body entrusted with guiding the Bhikitia movement and safeguarding its mission: to make multilingual, accessible, and community-driven knowledge available to all. Appointed by the Chairman, each member of this team brings expertise, integrity, and vision to ensure Bhikitia thrives as a sustainable, inclusive, and globally respected knowledge platform.
Operating with accountability and a shared commitment to free knowledge, the Bhikitia Authority oversees the strategic direction, technical development, community management, legal compliance, and day-to-day operations of the project.
Leadership Structure
| Position | Current Holder | Primary Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | ABM Sohel Rashid | |
| Advisor to the Chairman | Mohammad Abdullah | Provides high-level strategic advice, acts as a confidential consultant, and supports the Chairman in critical decisions. |
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Muhammad Mamun Ur Rashid | Manages Bhikitia’s operations and resources, executes strategic plans, leads cross-departmental coordination, and ensures organizational effectiveness. |
| Advisor to the CEO | Shahin Alam | Advises the CEO on leadership, program direction, and operational improvements. |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Reduanur Rahman | Directs technological innovation and infrastructure, manages platform stability, and ensures secure, scalable digital systems. |
| Chief Community Officer (CCO) | Nasir Mazumder | Leads community engagement, volunteer coordination, contributor support, and platform moderation. |
| Chief Legal Officer (CLO) | To Be Appointed | Responsible for legal compliance, copyright and IP management, and protecting Bhikitia from legal risk. |
Purpose & Values
The Bhikitia Authority exists to:
- Uphold the principles of open knowledge and collaborative authorship
- Ensure the platform is legally sound, technologically strong, and community-centered
- Make executive decisions that preserve Bhikitia’s neutrality, educational integrity, and mission-driven focus
- Support content diversity, especially in underserved languages and cultures
Each role within the Authority reflects a commitment to transparency, inclusion, innovation, and public service.
