Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS)

Name

Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS)

Legal name

Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS)

Website

https://bedsbd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Khulna

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: BEDS operates primarily through international grant funding from development agencies, governments, and foundations. Major donors include BMZ (Germany), Japan Fund for Global Environment, Japan Trust for Global Environment, and others who fund specific environmental and community development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BEDS is a community-based non-profit organization that delivers environmental conservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable livelihood programs in Bangladesh's Sundarbans coastal region. Core offerings include mangrove ecosystem restoration using Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR), the integrated Sundarbans Ecovillage initiative, environmental education, solar-powered water filtration, renewable energy transitions (solar lamps and panels), and sustainable aquaculture through the SAIME project. It also operates the Nature Shop e-commerce platform selling community-produced mangrove-derived products.

Product overview

BEDS operates as a community-based non-profit organization offering environmental conservation and sustainable development programs. The portfolio includes flagship initiatives such as the Sundarbans Ecovillage (combining green housing, education, and business), Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration, Environmental Education, Water for All, and Clean Energy transitions. Supporting these programs is the Nature Shop e-commerce platform selling mangrove-derived products (honey, tea, pickle). BEDS implements various livelihood projects including SAIME (sustainable aquaculture), solar lamp distribution, and honey candy production, all focused on the Sundarbans coastal region of Bangladesh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nature Shop: An e-commerce platform operated by BEDS to market and sell local community products including mangrove honey, mangrove tea, mangrove pickle, and other eco-friendly products sourced from cooperative groups.

Products and services

• Nature Shop E-commerce Platform BEDS-operated online store selling mangrove-derived and eco-friendly products including Mangrove Honey, Mangrove Tea, and Mangrove Pickle, with proceeds supporting rural producers and community cooperatives.
• Mangrove Ecosystem Conservation and Restoration Program Flagship restoration initiative working since 2013 to conserve and restore mangrove ecosystems in the Sundarbans through site/species selection, community engagement, and continuous monitoring. By 2025, 200 hectares of degraded riverbanks had been restored and 1M+ saplings planted.
• Sundarbans Ecovillage Initiative Integrated community development initiative combining green housing, green business, and green education to enhance climate resilience through mangrove restoration, renewable energy, and safe drinking water solutions for coastal communities. Recognized as a Dubai Expo 2020 Global Best Practice and recipient of the 2024 Equator Prize.
• Environmental Education Program Field-based environmental education initiative themed 'Classroom to Field' reaching teachers, students, and communities, focusing on biodiversity, mangroves, and climate change. Reached 111,003 individuals since 2013.
• Water for All Initiative Community-led water solutions delivering sustainable drinking water through solar-powered filtration systems to improve health, resilience, and quality of life in coastal communities. Served 12,000 people.
• Transition to Clean Energy Program Community-based renewable energy solutions including solar lamps, solar home systems, and fuel-efficient cooking stoves that improve livelihoods, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen climate resilience. Delivered 2,800 solar lamps and 1,700+ solar panels.
• Mainstreaming Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) Ecosystem-based project for mangrove protection and livelihood improvement of aquafarmers in the transboundary Sundarbans, promoting sustainable shrimp aquaculture management through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Solar Lamps Distribution Program Distribution of solar lamps to coastal students and vulnerable households to provide clean and renewable energy for households, education, and small businesses in areas with limited electricity access.
• Sundarbans Honey Candy Production Value chain improvement initiative for wild honey collectors including honey processing, candy making training, and cooperative formation for the Sundarbans honey collectors.
• Community Driven Cyclone & Training Center Disaster preparedness facility strengthening climate resilience and disaster readiness for vulnerable Sundarbans coastal communities through training and cyclone response.
• GachiBari Farmers Initiative Cooperative initiative towards the livelihood improvement of marginal date palm juice collectors and flower producers in coastal communities.
• Mangrove Museum and Learning Centre Educational facility dedicated to mangrove ecosystem awareness, biodiversity education, and community learning in the Sundarbans region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 hectares of degraded riverbanks restored by 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Nature Fund (GNF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in the SAIME (Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems) project and transnational civil society partnership for coastal resilience. GNF leads multi-stakeholder partnerships for mangrove protection and sustainable aquaculture value chains.
• Japan Environmental Education Forum (JEEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner since 2010 for nature experience programs, community-based education, and Sundarbans conservation. Implemented projects on biodiversity education and livelihood improvement.
• Korea Green Foundation (KGF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Eco Village project and solar lamp distribution. KGF supports mangrove plantations and climate disaster response understanding since 2015.
• NaturlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SAIME project focusing on sustainable management of mangroves through consolidated dialogue structures along the shrimp aquaculture value chain.
• Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SAIME project and transnational partnership for coastal resilience across South Asia, working on shrimp trade transformation and mangrove protection.
• One Tree PlantedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership since 2023 for mangrove restoration and reforestation projects in the Sundarbans. One Tree Planted supports on-ground restoration work and documentation.
• SeacologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting the Eco Village Centre, Dolphin Sanctuary, and Patrol Team initiatives. Seacology provides funding and support for coastal community and mangrove protection programs.
• GlobalGivingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term partnership since 2015 for fundraising and disaster response. GlobalGiving matches donations and provides platform for international giving campaigns including GivingTuesday.
• Mangrove Action ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for CBEMR training and mangrove restoration support. Mangrove Action Project provides technical expertise and collaborative conservation initiatives.
• K-Green FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 2015 for mangrove plantations. Supports community-based ecological mangrove restoration and climate disaster response understanding.
• Collective Leadership InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SAIME project supporting multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable mangrove management.
• Khulna UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner co-organizing International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries with BEDS.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Global Nature Fund: Global Nature Fund leads the SAIME (Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems) project that BEDS is a core partner in. GNF works on mangrove protection and sustainable aquaculture value chains — directly overlapping with BEDS' silvofishery and coastal resilience work.
• Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS): NEWS is a core partner in the SAIME project and the broader transnational coastal resilience partnership covering the South Asian Sundarbans region. NEWS focuses on shrimp trade transformation and mangrove protection in India — directly comparable programmatic focus to BEDS across the same ecosystem.
• Mangrove Action Project: Mangrove Action Project is a global NGO that originated the Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration (CBEMR) methodology and provides training/partnership to BEDS. Both organizations work on mangrove conservation with community-led approaches, making MAP BEDS' most direct technical peer.
• Seacology: Seacology funds the BEDS Eco Village Centre, Dolphin Sanctuary, and Patrol Team initiatives. Seacology is a comparable environmental NGO funding island and coastal community conservation projects globally, with similar grant-making-plus-implementation dynamics.
• One Tree Planted: One Tree Planted has been a BEDS partner since 2023 for mangrove restoration and reforestation projects. Both operate community-supported reforestation models with international donor funnels, comparable in mission and partner structure.
• Naturland: Naturland is a SAIME project partner working on sustainable management of mangroves through consolidated dialogue structures along the shrimp aquaculture value chain. Naturland's organic/agroforestry certification expertise overlaps with BEDS' silvofishery and sustainable livelihood programs.

Broad incumbents

• Wetlands International: Wetlands International is a larger, globally established conservation NGO focused on wetland and mangrove ecosystems. While broader in scope, it operates in overlapping geographies and program areas (mangrove restoration, coastal community resilience) and is a natural incumbent peer for grant-funded coastal conservation.
• IUCN Asia Regional Office: IUCN is a large, established international conservation organization that works on mangrove ecosystems, biodiversity, and community-based conservation across Asia. BEDS' Eco Village and restoration work fits within IUCN's broader programmatic portfolio and ecosystem governance approach.
• Solidarités International: Solidarités International is a larger international NGO working on water, sanitation, livelihoods, and disaster risk reduction in vulnerable communities globally. Its Water for All-style program areas and Bangladesh presence make it a relevant broad peer for BEDS' integrated community development model.

Others

• Khulna University: Khulna University is an academic partner that co-organizes the International Symposium on Healthy Mangroves and Sustainable Fisheries with BEDS. While not a commercial or programmatic peer, it is an enabling ecosystem participant — a research and convening collaborator serving the same Sundarbans stakeholder community.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bedsbangladesh
• Facebookfacebook.com/bedsbd.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bedsbd

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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