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Capturing Children’s Learning Story
ICAN–ICAR in Bangladesh

Across the world, millions of children attend school yet still struggle to master basic reading and math. This “learning gap” is a challenge shared by countries everywhere, including Bangladesh.

Who we are

The Institute for Informed Development (IID) is a public policy institute committed to shaping an “IID Society” — a society that is informed, inclusive, and democratic. IID is an organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council since 2020. Registered as a nonprofit organization in Bangladesh under Section 28 of the Companies Act 1994, IID advocates for informed, inclusive, and democratic decision-making in the personal, social, and civic lives of the community.

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Dinajpur School and Community Visits Highlight Dropout Prevention, Child Marriage, and Inclusive Education Gaps

Field engagements across schools and communities bring together educators, youth volunteers, and local leaders to

IID Hosts Education Dialogue in Netrokona on Foundational Learning and Inclusive Education

Stakeholders emphasize inclusive education, teacher capacity, and policy reform during ICAN/ICAR findings dissemination Institute for

Reviewing Youth-Led Environmental Action and Long-Term Impact

The team later visited Sankalpa Academy, located near the Kazi Nazrul Islam Memorial Museum. In

Make AI Work for Inclusive and Future-Ready Education in Bangladesh

AI is increasingly shaping global conversations on education, and Bangladesh is no exception. However, the

Why Inclusive Systems Must Begin by Listening to the Margins

Inclusive systems cannot be built by institutions alone; they require listening carefully to people whose

IID research on learning inequality in Bangladesh presented at CIES 2026

At the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) 2026 conference, Faria Rahman, Research Associate at

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