What Bangladesh Scouts does

Bangladesh Scouts is the national scouting organization of Bangladesh and an autonomous government body operating under the Prime Minister's Office. Founded in 1972 and headquartered at National Scout Bhaban in Kakrail, Dhaka, the organization delivers structured youth development programs (Cub Scout, Scout, and Rover Scout tiers) for children and young people aged 6 to 25, alongside a trained adult volunteer leadership corps. It serves primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities, and community groups across all 64 districts of Bangladesh through 13 regional offices, four specialized regional units (Railway, Sea, Air, Rover), and three national training centers at Mouchak (Gazipur), Debiganj (Panchagarh), and Sirajganj, with approximately 61 professional scout executives on staff and a documented membership base exceeding 600,000.

The organization operates a digital ecosystem including an Online Scout Database and Service Portal (service.scouts.gov.bd) for member registration and ID verification, a Safe from Harm e-learning platform for child protection training, an internal SMS communication system, official webmail, and an e-commerce Scout Shop for uniforms and badges. Technology is largely administrative rather than differentiated; core differentiation comes from regulatory status, nationwide institutional access, and a recognized curriculum aligned with the World Scout Organization. Government funding is the primary revenue source, supplemented by membership fees, training center facility rentals, and Scout Shop merchandise sales. Distribution occurs through educational institution partnerships, regional and district offices, and major national events including National Cub Camp, National Rover Moot, and Scout Jamboree. The organization also serves government partners by providing organized volunteer capacity for Hajj camp services, traffic management, and disaster response.

Name

Bangladesh Scouts

Legal name

Bangladesh Scouts

Website

https://scouts.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Bangladesh Scouts is the autonomous national scouting organization of Bangladesh under the Prime Minister's Office, delivering structured Cub, Scout, and Rover programs to 600,000+ youth across all 64 districts via 13 regional offices, three training centers, and an online membership portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO), College & Career Exploration Camps (Pre-College Samplers, Pathways) (EDAMALAN)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Scouting services
• Leadership training programs
• Community service training
• Character building programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Government of Bangladesh budget allocation as an autonomous organization under the Prime Minister's Office
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees collected from scouts at various levels (Cub, Scout, Rover) and adult leaders
3. Training Center Facilities: Revenue from renting training center facilities, dormitories, and event spaces at national and regional training centers
4. Scout Shop Sales: Sale of scout uniforms, badges, publications, and educational materials through official scout shop

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bangladesh Scouts is the national scouting organization of Bangladesh, delivering structured youth development programs across Cub Scout, Scout, and Rover Scout levels. It operates through educational institutions and community groups in all 64 districts, supported by three national training centers, an online service portal for membership management, and a network of regional offices. The organization also provides residential leadership training, publishes educational materials, and operates a Scout Shop for uniforms and badges.

Product overview

Bangladesh Scouts operates a digital ecosystem comprising an Online Scout Database and Service Portal for membership management and verification, supported by internal communication tools including webmail and SMS services. The organization provides Safe from Harm e-learning training, maintains a Scout Shop for merchandise, operates three National Scout Training Centers, and publishes educational materials and manuals. The platform serves the administrative and programmatic needs of the national scouting organization across Cub Scout, Scout, and Rover Scout programs with various award and badge systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Scout Database and Service Portal Online platform for scout member registration, management, and verification services accessible at service.scouts.gov.bd. Targets scouts, scout leaders, and parents across Bangladesh.
• Scout ID Verification Service Online service to verify scout membership and identification cards. Used by employers, educational institutions, and government agencies to authenticate scout ID credentials.
• Blood Donor Search Service Online database to search and connect with registered blood donors among scouts. A community service initiative enabling public access to scout volunteer blood donors.
• Scout Shop E-commerce service for scout uniforms, badges, and scouting materials. Available to scout members, parents, and scout groups.
• Safe from Harm (SFH) E-Learning Online safety training courses for child protection and safeguarding in scouting activities. Mandatory for scout leaders and adult volunteers.
• National Scout Training Centers Three residential training facilities located at Mouchak (Gazipur), Debiganj (Panchagarh), and Sirajganj providing leadership training, skill development, and adult volunteer certification programs.
• Scout Publications (Books, Manuals, Agradoot Bulletin) Educational materials including scout program manuals, training guides, organizational rules and regulations, and the monthly bulletin 'Agradoot' distributed to members and stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Youth reached through scouting programs

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• World Scout OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the national scouting organization of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Scouts is a member of the World Scout Organization (scout.org), participating in international scout events, receiving program support, and adhering to global scouting standards and frameworks.
• Bangladesh Girl Guides AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational counterpart organization for girl guiding in Bangladesh, collaborating on joint youth development initiatives and sharing resources for complementary programs.
• Ministry of Education, BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner for implementing scouting programs in educational institutions across Bangladesh, providing policy support and institutional access.
• Technical and Madrasa Education DivisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for extending scouting programs to technical schools and madrasa (religious schools) institutions.
• Primary and Mass Education MinistrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for implementing cub scouting programs in primary schools nationwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Scout Association (UK): The national scouting organization of the United Kingdom and a fellow WOSM member. Operates the same Cub, Scout, and Explorer/Rover age-band structure with uniform curricula, volunteer-led delivery, and badges/awards — directly comparable in mission, structure, and programming.
• Bangladesh Girl Guides Association: The national girl-guiding counterpart of Bangladesh Scouts, explicitly listed as a strategic partner. Operates parallel youth development programs targeting girls in Bangladesh with similar government backing and educational-institution distribution model.

Regional players

• Nepal Scouts: The national scouting organization of Nepal and fellow South Asian WOSM member. Operates similar age-band programs, government backing, and educational-institution distribution in a neighboring regional market with comparable development context.
• Pakistan Boy Scouts Association: The national scouting organization of Pakistan, another South Asian WOSM member. Comparable in structure (Cub/Scout/Rover), government affiliation, and school-based delivery model within a neighboring regional market.
• Bharat Scouts and Guides: The national scouting and guiding organization of India, the closest South Asian peer to Bangladesh Scouts. Operates the same age-band structure, government backing, and school-based delivery in a neighboring country with similar socio-cultural context.
• Sri Lanka Scout Association: The national scouting organization of Sri Lanka, a fellow South Asian WOSM member. Operates similar Cub/Scout/Rover programs with school-based delivery and government affiliation in a neighboring regional market.

Others

• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM): The global umbrella body of national scout organizations, of which Bangladesh Scouts is a member. Sets global standards, curricula, and frameworks, and coordinates international events — a strategic ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS): The national humanitarian organization of Bangladesh. Operates youth volunteering programs in disaster management, first aid, and community service — comparable to Bangladesh Scouts in mission overlap around youth civic engagement and disaster response in Bangladesh.
• Red Cross Red Crescent Youth: The international youth arm of the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement focused on disaster preparedness, first aid, and community service. Operates parallel youth civic-engagement and disaster-management programming globally, conceptually comparable to scouting's community-service mission.

Broad incumbents

• Boy Scouts of America (Scouting America): The largest national scouting organization in the United States, with far greater scale and resources. Comparable in delivering Cub/Scout/Venturing age-band programs and character-development curricula, but operates in a vastly different market and is a much larger, more established incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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