About Us
Built on a Mother's Legacy
In Memory of Ayesha Begum
Mother of Dr. Rafiqul Bhuyan, Chairman
The Mother Ayesha Foundation is named in honour of Ayesha Begum — a woman who embodied quiet service, generosity, and care for those around her. Her son, Dr. Rafiqul Bhuyan, established this foundation as a lasting tribute to her spirit: structured, self-sustaining, and designed to help people long after any individual has passed.
Registered under The Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860), Mother Ayesha Foundation is an independent, non-profitable, non-political, non-governmental charitable organisation. Its operations span throughout Bangladesh, with the capacity to establish branch offices internationally as the work grows.
The foundation is headquartered at Madrashatul Ma'arif Dhaka in Gulshan — itself an institution of learning — reflecting the foundation's deep commitment to education as the foundation of all social progress.
Our Mission
To engage, promote, and advance charitable and social welfare activities among communities and peoples of Bangladesh — strictly on a non-profit basis. We work across education, healthcare, research, financial literacy, and humanitarian relief, guided by the principles of Islam and a commitment to human dignity.
Our Principles
- ◆Independent from political influence — we serve all regardless of affiliation.
- ◆No profit distribution — every taka received is deployed for charitable purposes.
- ◆Transparent governance — a Board of Trustees oversees all activities.
- ◆Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030.
- ◆Grounded in Islamic values: zakat, sadaqah, waqf, and community obligation.
About the Chairman
Dr. Rafiqul Bhuyan is a Fulbright Scholar and Professor at Independent University, Bangladesh. With a PhD in Economics from Concordia University Montreal and an MS in Finance from the University of Illinois, he is the author of over 80 peer-reviewed research papers. His academic career spans institutions across the United States, Kuwait, and Bangladesh. He established this foundation to institutionalise the values his mother lived — and to ensure those values continue creating impact at scale.