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Who gets to author the future of AI in Bangladesh’s educational ecosystems?

June 12, 2025

Reclaiming imagination, inclusion, and integrity in an algorithmic age Shakil Ahmed & Kazi Ferdous Pavel This article was originally published in Dhaka Tribune on S12 Jun 2025. AI is no longer a…

From Gen Z to Gen AI: Exploring Bangladesh’s AI Future

May 25, 2025

At the Brac Presents 1st S.N. Bose National Science Festival 2025, a thought-provoking panel titled “From Gen Z to Gen AI” brought together experts from policy, academia, technology, and youth…

Students from diverse backgrounds in Bangladesh experiencing different layers of the digital divide in education.

Many Faces of the Digital Divide: Why Access Alone Is Not Enough

May 25, 2025

Edtech and e-learning are not a silver bullet. They are just one piece of a complex and many-layered puzzle that we need to solve to deliver education to the masses.…

Youth Powering Change with AI for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

May 25, 2025

Bangladesh’s youth are leading AI-driven change—from policy dialogues on digital equity to activist graffiti—shaping an inclusive future through innovation, ethics, and social justice at the S.N. Bose Science Festival 2025.…

BDF Dialogic 2025: Evidence-Based Youth Dialogue for an Inclusive and Democratic Bangladesh

May 24, 2025

BDF Dialogic 2025 empowered Bangladesh’s youth through evidence-based debates on democracy, education equity, and climate justice—bridging policy and activism with IID’s support to drive inclusive social change. Organized by Bangladesh…

AI at the Crossroads: Bangladesh Urged to Shape a Human-Centric Tech Future

May 24, 2025

At a national policy discussion held in Dhaka, experts warned that artificial intelligence could either bridge or deepen inequalities—depending on the country’s choices. The event called for inclusive policy, ethical…

Youth Graffiti Exhibition Ignites Dialogue on Discrimination and Inclusion

May 24, 2025

Bangladesh’s youth turn street graffiti into a movement – IID’s exhibition at the Science Festival 2025 showcased powerful anti-discrimination art from public walls, capturing raw demands for inclusion that will…

With Support from IID’s Policy Action Award, Hashimukh Somaj Kallayan Songstha Advances Inclusive Education for All

May 22, 2025

With IID’s support, Hashimukh turns ‘No child left behind’ into action—educating 400+ slum children (53 SSC pass), serving 750K+ meals, and providing skills training to build brighter futures in Bangladesh’s…

“What Kind of Civil Society Organizations, Do We Want?” — CSO Alliance Launches Regional Dialogues 2025 across Bangladesh

May 17, 2025

“What Kind of Civil Society Organizations Do We Want?” – Bangladesh’s CSO Alliance launches Regional Dialogues 2025 to reimagine NGOs amid funding crises and democratic challenges, uniting leaders like BRAC…

Breaking the Silence: Young Voices Lead the Call for Gender Equality

April 10, 2025

In March 2025, a record 784 youth participants from 23 districts stepped forward — not only to learn about gender equality but to shape the conversation themselves. Held in schools,…

IID at CIES 2025: Exploring AI’s Role in Bangladesh’s Education System

March 25, 2025

Once considered science fiction, generative AI tools have quickly become a real-world companion in classrooms around the globe. With AI reshaping education systems worldwide, the Institute of Informatics and Development…

Youth Lead the Way in Celebrating Language and Cultural Pride Across Bangladesh

March 10, 2025

Across schools, community centers, and open spaces in 23 districts, over 350 children and young people came together this February to celebrate International Mother Language Day — not through formal…