Teach For Bangladesh

What Teach For Bangladesh does

Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) is a Dhaka-headquartered non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Maimuna Ahmad, operating as a partner of the Teach For All global network. Its core product is a two-year, full-time Fellowship program that places high-potential university graduates as teacher-leaders in underserved government primary and secondary schools across four regions of Bangladesh: Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Rangpur. The Fellowship admits less than 5% of applicants, provides a 32,000 BDT monthly stipend, and includes a Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership delivered through BRAC Institute of Educational Development. Since inception, TFB has deployed 671 Fellows cumulatively, impacted 117,000+ students across 64 schools, and built a 342-member alumni network, of which 80% continue in education-impact roles.

Beyond the core Fellowship, TFB operates specialized program verticals: the Let Girls Thrive (LGT) gender equity initiative, the BRIDGE digital literacy project (partnered with Internet Society), the Climate Education and Leadership (CEL) initiative, and an Education in Emergency (EiE) program in Cox's Bazar supporting Rohingya refugees in partnership with IRC Bangladesh. The technology stack is described as EdTech-enabled but predominantly low-tech — blended learning, WhatsApp-based remote instruction during COVID-19, and digital literacy curriculum delivery rather than proprietary AI/ML platforms. TFB is dual-registered as a Bangladesh trust and a US 501(c)(3) (EIN 45-4476715), enabling tax-deductible international donations.

TFB's revenue model is donation-based across five streams: foundation and corporate grants, individual giving (via SSLCommerz for Bangladesh donors and a US payment portal for diaspora), high-net-worth donor cultivation, crowdfunding campaigns (Giving Tuesday, Ramadan), and government partnerships. The CEO dedicates 50-60% of time to fundraising and stakeholder engagement. Notable partners include Hempel Foundation (Rangpur), IRC Bangladesh (Cox's Bazar), Aygaz United (Climate), Commercial Bank of Ceylon (Gender), BIED/BRAC University (academic credential), and NCTB (curriculum integration). TFB's model has been recognized by the World Bank as a global example in its 2023 Smart Buys framework, and its current CEO was selected for UNESCO's Youth for Peace 2025 program.

Name

Teach For Bangladesh

Legal name

Teach For Bangladesh

Website

https://teachforbangladesh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Teach For Bangladesh is a non-profit that runs a selective two-year Fellowship placing top graduates as teacher-leaders in underserved government schools across four regions of Bangladesh, complemented by EdTech, gender, climate, and education-in-emergency programs funded through diversified donations and corporate partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Teaching Volunteer Programs (EDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Education equity programs
• Teacher fellowship programs
• Educational leadership development
• Nonprofit education services
• School-based teacher placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Corporate Donations: Funding from national and international foundations and corporate partners through multi-year unrestricted gifts, sponsorship schemes for Fellows and schools, and CSR partnerships. TFB is registered as a 501(c)3 in the US with EIN 45-4476715 making US donations tax-deductible.
2. Individual Donations and Crowdfunding: Donations from individuals within Bangladesh (via SSLCommerz payment gateway) and outside Bangladesh (via US payment portal). Crowdfunding campaigns including Giving Tuesday and Ramadan campaigns.
3. Government Partnerships: Funding partnerships with local and national government bodies, particularly for scale. TFB works with the Government of Bangladesh at local, regional, and national levels.
4. Talent Partnerships (Employer Hiring): Employers gain special access to the TFB alumni pool through hiring fairs, fast-tracked interviews and internships for Fellows and Alumni, and job opportunity sharing in alumni email blasts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Teach For Bangladesh runs a two-year, full-time Fellowship that recruits outstanding graduates and young professionals (less than 5% acceptance rate) to teach in underserved government schools in four regions of Bangladesh. Fellows earn a monthly stipend of 32,000 BDT and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership. Surrounding program initiatives target girls' education, digital literacy (BRIDGE), climate education, and education-in-emergency contexts such as Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar.

Product overview

Teach For Bangladesh operates a fellowship-based education model centered on the Teach For Bangladesh Fellowship—a two-year leadership development program that places high-potential graduates as full-time teachers in underserved schools. The organization also delivers specialized program initiatives including the Let Girls Thrive (LGT) Initiative for gender equity, the BRIDGE EdTech project for digital literacy, the Climate Education and Leadership (CEL) Initiative for climate education, the Education in Emergency (EiE) Program for crisis-affected regions, and a Youth Mobilization Program for university engagement. Fellows also pursue a Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership through BRAC IED. The model combines direct classroom teaching with community engagement, professional development, and alumni leadership pipelines to drive systemic change in Bangladesh's education system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Teach For Bangladesh Fellowship A two-year, full-time leadership development program that recruits outstanding graduates and young professionals (less than 5% acceptance rate) to teach in underserved government schools across Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Rangpur. Fellows receive a 32,000 BDT monthly stipend, leadership development training, and pursue a Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership.
• Let Girls Thrive (LGT) Initiative A gender equity program that recruits, trains, and supports Fellows in marginalized communities to create safe, gender-sensitive learning environments for girls aged 8-16, addressing early marriage, dropout, and harassment.
• BRIDGE: Beyond Reach - Internet Drive for Growth and Empowerment An EdTech and digital literacy project, developed with the Internet Society (ISOC), that equips children, teachers, and parents with digital literacy and safety skills through blended learning techniques and digital tools integration in underserved communities.
• Climate Education and Leadership (CEL) Initiative A climate education initiative, developed with Teach For All and Aygaz United, that integrates climate literacy into classrooms through a 'Green Curriculum' and supports Fellows in delivering climate-conscious education.
• Education in Emergency (EiE) Program A program expanding the Fellowship into Cox's Bazar in partnership with International Rescue Committee (IRC) Bangladesh, recruiting teacher-leaders to support crisis-affected students with context-specific pedagogical skills and healing-centered learning models for both Bangladeshi host community and Rohingya refugee children.
• Youth Mobilization Program A program engaging with universities to equip young people with employability skills through skill-building workshops, leadership development programs, career readiness sessions, and Campus Ambassador initiatives.
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership An academic diploma in Educational Leadership and School Improvement offered in partnership with BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BIED), completed by Fellows during their two-year Fellowship, with the option to convert to a Master's in Education through thesis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 117,000+ students impacted, 671 Fellows deployed, 136,000+ community members reached, 64 schools partnered across 4 regions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Hempel FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver quality education to marginalized children by advancing grade-level proficiency in reading, writing, and numeracy while fostering social-emotional growth in Rangpur region. Focuses on marginalized children in underserved communities.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC) BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand Fellowship Program into Cox's Bazar where both Bangladeshi host community and Rohingya refugee children face barriers to quality education. Recruits and trains teacher-leaders with context-specific pedagogical skills for crisis-affected students. Incorporates healing-centered learning models.
• Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support TFB's Gender Inclusive Learning Initiative, supporting girls' education and gender equity in learning environments.
• Aygaz UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'United for Greener Tomorrow' climate education initiative to create a climate-conscious generation. Supports Climate Education and Leadership (CEL) initiative launched in 2023 in partnership with Teach For All.
• ISOC (Internet Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to bridge the digital divide through the BRIDGE project, equipping children, teachers, and parents with digital literacy and safety skills in underserved communities.
• Teach For AllflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network partnership with 60+ independent organizations working to address educational inequity. TFB is part of this global movement with shared unifying principles. Provides international learning opportunities, networking, and support for Fellows and staff.
• BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BIED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and School Improvement for Fellows. Classes commence 2-4 months after teaching placement begins, held one evening weekly. Opportunity to convert PGD to Master's in Education through thesis.
• Deutsche Post DHL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously partnered on 'Empowering Young Minds to Save Lives' project which won Best Education Award at Asia Best CSR Practices Awards in Singapore in 2017.
• Government of BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFB works in close collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh at local, regional, and national levels. Fellows report to school head teachers. Alumni work in government roles including Ministry of Mass Education. Government co-funding and policy partnerships being developed.
• World BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFB CEO participated in World Bank and FCDO hosted workshop on Accelerating Foundational Learning in Bangladesh. TFB model recognized as global example in World Bank Smart Buys framework.
• National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body chaired by Professor Robiul Kabir Chowdhury reaffirmed commitment to embed climate education in every subject from Class 1 to 10. TFB works with NCTB on education policy and curriculum integration.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teach For America: The original Teach For All network organization on which TFB's model is based. Directly comparable as a two-year teaching fellowship placing top graduates in underserved schools; founder Maimuna Ahmad was herself a TFA corps member.
• Teach For India: Teach For All partner organization running an equivalent two-year fellowship in India. Most directly comparable in mission, model, target talent pool, and operating context (South Asia, large underserved school population, donor-funded non-profit).
• Teach For Pakistan: Teach For All network peer operating the same two-year fellowship model in Pakistan. Closely comparable in regional context, target talent demographics, government school integration, and donor-funded structure.
• Teach For Malaysia: Teach For All partner running the fellowship model in Malaysia. Comparable in placing high-potential graduates in underserved schools and producing an alumni leadership pipeline, though in a higher-income operating context.
• JAAGO Foundation: Bangladesh-based non-profit focused on education for underprivileged children through supported schools and youth programs. Directly comparable as a Bangladesh-based education equity non-profit targeting similar student populations, with overlapping alumni/youth mobilization models.

Others

• Teach For All: The global network of which TFB is a partner organization. Not a direct competitor but the umbrella enabling shared learning, curriculum (e.g., CEL), and benchmarking across 60+ country partners.

Broad incumbents

• BRAC: Bangladesh's largest development non-profit, which partners with TFB to deliver the Post-Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership through BRAC IED. Operates much larger-scale education programs (including BRAC Schools) overlapping in target beneficiaries and geography.
• Room to Read: Global education non-profit operating literacy and girls' education programs across South Asia. Comparable as a donor-funded, multi-country education equity non-profit with a leadership development and girls' education focus (TFB's Let Girls Thrive initiative is similar in spirit).

Regional players

• 10 Minute School: Bangladesh's leading edtech platform offering online K-12 and skills content. Comparable as a Bangladesh education non-profit/enterprise; TFB's Director of Operations previously led its Academics (6-10) vertical. Different delivery (digital vs. in-classroom) but overlapping student segments.

Emerging players

• Street Child: International education NGO operating in Bangladesh and other low-income countries, where TFB trustee Afsana Sadiq Atuly previously served as Program Manager for the Education Out Loud program. Comparable as an education-focused NGO working in similar geographies and beneficiary populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/teachforbd
• Xx.com/TFBangladesh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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