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Beyond Borders, Toward Better Learning: Turning ICAN–ICAR Evidence into Joint Action in Bangladesh and South Asia

November 28, 2025

The PAL Network’s Evidence for Action Forum, held from 25–27 November 2025 in Nairobi, was designed as a South-South exchange aimed at transforming learning data into practical action for improving…

Youth for Policy receives Youth-Led Innovative Campaign Award for advancing equitable, resilient education in Bangladesh 

November 22, 2025

IID’s youth network, Youth for Policy, has received the Youth-Led Innovative Campaign Award from UNESCO Dhaka and the National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) for its youth-driven education campaign focused on reducing school dropout and strengthening equitable, inclusive, and resilient…

From Global Learning to Collective Action: Strengthening Social Accountability in Education Across Borders

November 20, 2025

The virtual learning series followed an in-person event, the Learning Collaborative on Social Accountability in Education, held from 8 to 12 September 2025 in Manila, Philippines, convened under Education Out Loud (EOL),…

Towards a Stronger Teaching Profession: Insights from the Policy Breakfast

November 15, 2025

Fragmented teacher preparation pathways, weak and low-impact in-service training, prolonged recruitment delays, and the absence of professional standards emerged as some of the most urgent barriers to strengthening teacher capacity in Bangladesh.…

Youth Voices Drive Accountability on Flood and Saline Water Impacts in Coastal Satkhira

November 12, 2025

A healthcare session had previously been organised with the support of health workers to address the impacts of saline water. Emphasising the seriousness of the issue, Ferdouse Hossain, Chairman of Islamkathi Union Parishad, stated that such healthcare and awareness sessions should now…

Syeed Ahamed Founder and CEO, IID Addresses UN Dialogue on Migration “This Is Not a Migration Crisis – It Is a Governance Crisis”

“This Is Not a Migration Crisis- It Is a Governance Crisis”: IID CEO Addresses UN Dialogue on Migration

November 12, 2025

At the 2025 International Dialogue on Migration (IDM), Syeed Ahamed, CEO of IID, delivered a forthright keynote calling on governments to move from declarations to decisions and treat migration governance…

Addressing Safety and Inclusivity Gaps in Institutions are Vital for a Transformative Education System

November 9, 2025

IID & Youth for Policy representatives were present in a high-level roundtable event hosted by CPD, NAEM, and UNESCO to present the findings of the ‘Price of Inaction’ report with…

Youth Workshop Equips Young Changemakers with GESI Lens for Community Action

October 28, 2025

Following the July 2024 political transition, Bangladesh has witnessed both democratic momentum and rising social challenges. Several reports and print media indicate a post-August spike in gender-based violence, harassment in…

Policy Hackathon 2025- Education in Times of Transition: Youth Lead the Conversation on Inclusive Learning

October 21, 2025

Amid rapid technological change, social instability, gender-based violence, climate disruption, and political volatility, Bangladesh’s education sector stands at a critical crossroads. Recognizing this pressing issue, IID and Youth for Policy…

Youths Collaborate to Build a More Resilient Education System

October 16, 2025

In response to rapid technological transformation, social instability, gender-based violence, climate disruption, and political volatility, Bangladesh’s education sector stands at a critical crossroads. A vibrant gathering of young visionaries presented…

Children’s Learning Story in Bangladesh, IID and PAL Network use ICAN–ICAR to assess literacy and numeracy, revealing learning gaps and strengthening inclusive education nationwide.

Capturing Children’s Learning Story: ICAN–ICAR in Bangladesh

October 12, 2025

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. These…

“To bridge the knowledge gap in education,” – National Panel Calls for Science Education Reform in Bangladesh

October 11, 2025

A high-level panel discussion on Science Education: Policies and Realities was hosted during the second Bangladesh Socio-Cultural Forum (BSCF) in collaboration with the Institute of Informatics and Development (IID) on…