The Horticulture Export Development Foundation, in short, Hortex Foundation (HF) was established in 1993 at the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as a non-profit organization. It is registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee and licensed under Section 26 of the Companies Act, 1913 having Registration Number C-323(11)/93. It is governed by a Governing Body of Seven Directors (two from the public and other five from the private sector). Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Bangladesh is the Chairman, while Managing Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation. He is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Foundation under the supervision and guidance of the Governing Body.