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Learner-Centric Approach in New Curriculum Faces Implementation Challenges

November 23, 2023

The education system in Bangladesh introduced a new curriculum in 2023, with significant changes in the content of textbooks, teaching methods, and assessment methods for students. However, challenges persist in…

“Empowering Citizens in Budgetary Decisions through Citizen Scorecard”

November 17, 2023

Watch our Reel, “Empowering Citizens in Budgetary Decisions through Citizen Scorecard”! IID designed a citizen-driven scorecard to assess participation in budgeting. We consulted experts, engaged communities, and empowered local youth…

IID’s Citizen-led Social Accountability Strategies Highlighted at PAL Network Family Meeting 2023

November 14, 2023

Serving as the secretariat of ASER Bangladesh, IID attended the People’s Action for Learning (PAL) Network Family Meeting held on November 14, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya. Throughout the event, attendees…

Cultivating Sustainable Partnerships Beyond Projects and Borders Through Learning Sharing

November 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of social development, civil society organizations (CSOs) play a pivotal role in driving positive change. Their strength lies in their intimate knowledge and profound experience in…

A Leap Forward: 300 Youths Complete Policy Advocacy Training at PolicyCampX

October 28, 2023

The PolicyCampX initiative, aimed at empowering grassroots youth in public policy advocacy, has successfully trained 300 young people across 14 districts in Bangladesh. The month-long program, which ran between September…

Teachers’ Role in Mitigating Corporal Punishment Enhances Safety in Learning Spaces

October 4, 2023

The Children Act 2013 of Bangladesh, which was passed in 2013, explicitly prohibits corporal punishment in all settings, including homes, schools, and institutions. However, despite the fact that it has…

Preserving the Past while Paving the Way for Future of Bangladesh’s Heritage

October 2, 2023

UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh reflect the nation’s cultural heritage and identity, crucial for its preservation. These sites confront challenges like finances, awareness, urbanization, climate change, and legal issues,…

Bangladesh Highlights Collaborative Education Transformation at UN, IID Leaders Share Insights

September 18, 2023

New York, September 17, 2023 – Bangladesh’s Education Minister, Ms. Dipu Moni, highlighted the nation’s commitment to collaborative education transformation at the Transforming Education initiative held at the United Nations…

Empowering Communities for SDGs in Bangladesh’s Educational Landscape

September 15, 2023

Kazi Ferdous Pavel; Md. Zarif Rahman; Maisha Tasnim The global COVID-19 pandemic has particularly devastated the education sector, causing widespread uncertainty, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh. These nations, lacking…

Ensuring Community Participation for Inclusive School Budgeting

August 28, 2023

“There is a lack of awareness regarding the school budget in the community; even I myself have learned some new facts regarding school budgeting at the town hall meeting today.…

“11 Districts, 11 Dialogues: Youths Lead Conversations on the 2023 Manifesto”

August 20, 2023

Youths from YfP conducted nationwide campaigns, reflecting the aspirations of young minds, outlining 10 essential demands of the Youth Manifesto 2023 . In following up the Youths consistent effort to…

Youth for Policy’s Policy Camp Empowers Changemakers, Uniting Bangladesh’s Diverse Voices

July 27, 2023

Policy Champions from diverse backgrounds across Bangladesh converged at CCDB Hope Foundation in Savar for Youth for Policy’s (YfP) flagship program, Policy Camp, held from 21st to 26th July 2023.…