What shimantik ngo does

Shimantik is a national non-government organization (NGO) headquartered in Zakigonj, Sylhet, Bangladesh, established in 1979 and registered with the Social Service Department (1984), NGO Affairs Bureau (1989), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), and Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP). It delivers integrated development services across health, education, capacity building, research, and community development for underserved populations in Bangladesh, with an operational footprint spanning 209 upazilas across 29 districts and approximately 7 million people.

Its core delivery infrastructure comprises 14+ clinics providing safe delivery, primary health care, and family planning services in Sylhet district plus Dhaka and Sylhet city corporation areas; a fully equipped training centre with hostel facilities in Sylhet; a Teachers Training College approved by the National University offering B.Ed courses; a three-year Develop Midwifery Program funded by DFID through BRAC University; a Community Paramedic Course under Bangladesh Nursing Council guidance; and a Medical Assistant Training School with a nursing diploma course. Research collaborations with Johns Hopkins University and icddr,b since 2001 have produced publications in the Lancet and inputs to national health strategy. No proprietary technology platform is described; operations rely on community-based health service delivery, training methodologies, and donor-funded program management.

Revenue is generated entirely through donor-funded project implementation, with services delivered free or at subsidized rates to poor and vulnerable populations. Annual project implementation has averaged above US$ 2.9 million for roughly the last ten years, ranging between US$ 2.76M and US$ 3.08M, with 2015-16 turnover of approximately 296.5 million BDT (~US$ 3.7M). Major institutional donors include USAID, DFID, UNICEF, ADB, UNFPA, WFP, GFATM, WHO, NIH, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Save the Children International. The organization is governed by a General Council of more than 70 members, a Central Executive Committee of 11, and an Advisory Committee of 11, with an Executive Director responsible for day-to-day management.

Name

shimantik ngo

Legal name

Shimantik

Website

https://shimantik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shimantik is a Bangladesh-based national NGO founded in 1979 that delivers community health, education, and training services to underserved populations across 209 upazilas, funded primarily by institutional donors such as USAID, DFID, UNICEF, and ADB, with annual project implementation of approximately US$ 2.9 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual & Reproductive Health & Family Planning (SRH/FP) Programs (BPADAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Administration (BPAIAJAJ), International & Global Public Health Aid Administration (Government Donors) (HLAJALAO), Public Health Financing, Budgeting & Grants Management (HLAJAMAC)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Primary health care
• Non-formal education
• Maternal newborn health
• Capacity building training

Headquarters

HQ city

Zakigonj, Sylhet

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor-Funded Projects: Shimantik implements projects funded by international donors including USAID, DFID, UNICEF, ADB, UNFPA, WFP, GFATM, WHO, NIH, and foundations like Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Annual project implementation exceeds US$ 2,900,000 per year, ranging between US$ 2,760,000 and US$ 3,076,000 during recent years. Excludes organization's own funded projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Shimantik is a national non-government organization in Bangladesh established in 1979 that delivers integrated community health services (primary healthcare, safe delivery, reproductive health, family planning), non-formal primary education, and professional training programs (midwifery, community paramedic, nursing) to underserved populations across 209 upazilas. It also conducts health research in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and icddr,b, and implements projects funded by international donors including USAID, DFID, UNICEF, ADB, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Product overview

Shimantik is a national NGO in Bangladesh established in 1979, providing development services through a multi-dimensional approach. The organization operates health service delivery programs (including AUHC, UPHCP, safe delivery services), education programs (non-formal primary education, teachers training college), and capacity building initiatives (training center, midwifery program, community paramedic course). These programs are implemented across 209 upazilas in Bangladesh with a coverage of approximately 7 million population, focusing on underserved areas in Sylhet and Chittagong divisions. The organization maintains partnerships with major international donors including USAID, DFID, UNICEF, and operates clinics and training facilities.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advancing Universal Health Coverage (AUHC) A health service delivery program providing universal health coverage services, formerly known as NGO Health Service Delivery Program (NHSDP), implemented in underserved areas of Bangladesh.
• Non-Formal Primary Education Non-formal primary education program for children in underserved areas, based on community support with mothers playing a key role for its success.
• Pneumococcal Vaccine Impact Assessment in Bangladesh Research project being implemented in collaboration with other institutions to assess pneumococcal vaccine impact in Bangladesh.
• Established Training Centre Fully equipped training centre at Sylhet town with hostel facilities, conducting training in women development, empowerment, health and family planning, training of trainers, motivation, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.
• Teachers Training College Teachers Training College approved by the National University offering B.Ed courses, with a good reputation in Sylhet Division.
• Develop Midwifery Program Three-year program for female students with thirty students per batch, free of cost, financially supported by DFID through BRAC University.
• Community Paramedic Course Two-year community paramedic course under guidance from Bangladesh Nursing Council.
• Medical Assistant Training School Medical Assistant Training School recently approved for continuing three-year nursing diploma course.
• Safe Delivery Services Delivery services initiated from Zakigonj, Kanaighat, Beanibazar, Golapganj, Balagonj, Fenchugonj, Companigonj, Biswnath, South Surma and Jaintapur clinics since 2006, initially with 7 Skilled Birth Attendants.
• Urban Primary Health Care Project (UPHCP) and UPHCP-II Primary health care service delivery project implemented in Dhaka and Sylhet city corporation areas, providing safe delivery services including both normal and cesarean section services since 2001.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 million population coverage across Bangladesh
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Johns Hopkins University (JHU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration since 2001 on projects including ANISA, pneumococcal vaccine impact assessment. Findings published in Lancet and incorporated into national health strategies.
• icddr,bcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on health research projects since 2001.
• Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for implementing national health programs and research initiatives.
• BRAC UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Develop Midwifery Program providing financial support through DFID funding.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BRAC: Bangladesh's largest development NGO operating across health, education, and economic empowerment. Directly comparable as a national donor-funded NGO with overlapping programs in primary healthcare, maternal health, education, and community-based service delivery.
• Surjer Hashi Network (Social Marketing Company): Bangladesh social marketing organization running a franchise clinic network for primary healthcare, family planning, and reproductive health. Closely comparable operating model of clinic-based service delivery funded by USAID and other donors.
• icddr,b: International health research institution in Bangladesh. Active collaborator with Shimantik and a close comparable given shared focus on maternal, newborn, and infectious-disease research alongside community-based service delivery.
• Marie Stopes Bangladesh (MSI Reproductive Choices): Reproductive health and family planning NGO operating in Bangladesh. Direct peer in sexual and reproductive health service delivery, family planning, and maternal health for underserved populations.

Regional players

• Caritas Bangladesh: National NGO network providing health, education, and disaster response services across Bangladesh. Comparable community-led delivery model with strong training and social-services programs.
• Dhaka Ahsania Mission: Large Bangladeshi NGO operating health, education, and drug-rehabilitation programs. Comparable national footprint with donor-funded health service delivery and community-based training.
• Partners in Health and Development (PHD): Bangladeshi NGO focused on health, education, and rights programs in underserved areas. Direct comparable given similar target populations, donor mix, and community-based service delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• CARE Bangladesh: International development NGO with a significant Bangladesh footprint. Broad incumbent focused on women's empowerment, health, and resilient livelihoods — comparable donor-funded model and target populations.
• Save the Children Bangladesh: Global humanitarian organization with a major Bangladesh country office. Broad incumbent across child health, maternal health, education, and disaster response — overlapping heavily with Shimantik's portfolio.
• Concern Worldwide Bangladesh: International humanitarian NGO active in Bangladesh. Broad incumbent delivering health, livelihoods, and education programs to vulnerable populations through donor-funded projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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