Technical and Madrasah Education Division

What Technical and Madrasah Education Division does

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED; কারিগরি ও মাদ্রাসা শিক্ষা বিভাগ) is a government division under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, headquartered at the 17th Floor, Building No. 06, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka. It is the sole national authority responsible for formulating policies, plans, and programs governing technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and madrasah (Islamic religious) education across Bangladesh. TMED serves three primary user groups: technical/vocational students pursuing SSC-Vocational, HSC-Business Management, and Diploma in Engineering programs; madrasah students enrolled in Ebtedayee, Dakhil, Alim, and equivalent levels; and the network of government and non-government technical institutions, polytechnics, engineering colleges, and madrasahs under its jurisdiction. The division discharges its mandate through seven subordinate/affiliated bodies: the Directorate of Technical Education, Directorate of Madrasah Education, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board, Bangladesh Madrasah Teachers Training Institute (BMTTI), the National Academy for Computer Training and Research (NACTAR), and coordination with the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA).

TMED's technology footprint is built on government e-governance infrastructure rather than a proprietary product. The core platform is the TMED Government Portal (tmed.gov.bd), which delivers citizen-facing services such as Public Examination Certificate Verification, Scholarship Notice publication, and Education Institution Monthly Pay Order (MPO) processing. Internal operations run on the national D-Nothi e-filing system, the E-Office Management System, the Grievance Redress System (GRS), the Madrasa Education Management and Information System (MEMIS), an Online Institution Affiliation System, and an E-Store Management System for procurement. Additional government service portals include the Service Simplification System (সেবা সহজীকরণ) and Innovation Corner. The division operates in a non-commercial model: it is funded entirely by the Bangladesh national budget (BDT 184.57 billion allocated for FY 2026-2027, comprising BDT 117.34B operating and BDT 67.23B development), delivers all services free of charge to citizens and institutions, and channels curriculum, examination, certification, and affiliation authority through its subordinate boards and directorates.

Name

Technical and Madrasah Education Division

Legal name

Technical and Madrasah Education Division (কারিগরি ও মাদ্রাসা শিক্ষা বিভাগ)

Website

https://tmed.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) is a Bangladesh government division under the Ministry of Education that regulates technical/vocational and madrasah education nationwide, delivering digital citizen services and overseeing affiliated directorates and examination boards across the country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

TVET/Skills & Workforce Education Authorities (EDADAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ), National/State Curriculum & Standards Authorities (EDADAEAA)

Keywords

• Technical education administration
• Vocational training policy
• Madrasah education governance
• TVET curriculum regulation
• Education board certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division is a Bangladesh government division that formulates and implements national policies for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and madrasah education. It regulates curriculum, examinations, and certifications through subordinate boards, and delivers digital citizen services including examination certificate verification, scholarship notices, institutional affiliation processing, and grievance redressal. Its offerings are funded by the Bangladesh national budget and provided free of charge to citizens and educational institutions.

Product overview

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) operates a government information portal (tmed.gov.bd) providing citizen e-services, internal government workflow systems, and administrative functions. The portfolio includes the core TMED Government Portal for information and service delivery, internal systems like D-Nothi for document management and GRS for complaint redressal, citizen-facing services for examination certificate verification, education institution MPO management, and scholarship information. The portal also hosts innovation initiatives, budget and project management, policy publications, and compliance with SDG frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TMED Government Portal Official government portal of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division providing citizen e-services, public examination certificate verification, education institution management information, scholarship notices, budget and project information, policy publications, and innovation initiatives.
• D-Nothi (ডি-নথি) Digital note/file management system used for internal government document workflow and e-office management within the division.
• Grievance Redress System (GRS) - অভিযোগ প্রতিকার ব্যবস্থাপনা Online complaint management and redressal system enabling citizens to submit grievances electronically and track their resolution.
• E-Store Management System (ই-স্টোর ম্যানেজমেন্ট সিস্টেম) Digital store management system for procurement and supply chain operations of educational institutions.
• Public Examination Certificate Verification (পাবলিক পরীক্ষার সার্টিফিকেট সত্যায়ন) Online service for verifying the authenticity of public examination certificates issued by education boards under the division.
• Education Institution MPO (Monthly Pay Order) System - শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান এমপিও Online application system for Monthly Pay Order (MPO) processing for education institutions, teachers, and staff.
• Scholarship Notice System (শিক্ষাবৃত্তির বিজ্ঞপ্তি) Portal for publishing and accessing scholarship notices for students in technical and madrasah education programs.
• Service Simplification System (সেবা সহজীকরণ) System for streamlining and digitizing government services, including online MPO applications, certificate verification, and grant disbursements.
• Innovation Corner (ইনোভেশন কর্নার) Platform showcasing innovative projects and replication of successful government initiatives including e-office management, online affiliation, and job placement services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 653 Madrasas equipped with multimedia classrooms
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Directorate of Technical Education (techedu.gov.bd)coreOthersPrimary subordinate directorate responsible for managing all government technical education institutions including polytechnic institutes, technical schools and colleges, and technical training centers across Bangladesh. Implements policies and projects of the division.
• Directorate of Madrasah Education (dme.gov.bd)coreOthersPrimary subordinate directorate managing all government madrasah education institutions across Bangladesh. Coordinates curriculum implementation, teacher training, and examination administration for madrasah system.
• Bangladesh Technical Education Board (bteb.gov.bd)coreOthersRegulatory board responsible for curriculum development, examination conduction, and certification for technical and vocational education programs including SSC(Vocational), HSC(Business Management), and Diploma in Engineering.
• Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (bmeb.gov.bd)coreOthersRegulatory board responsible for Dakhil, Alim examinations and curriculum for madrasah education across Bangladesh.
• National Computer Training and Research Academy - NACTAR (nactar.gov.bd)coreOthersAutonomous academy under the division providing ICT training, research, and capacity building for technical education teachers and students. Located in Bogura.
• National Skills Development Authority - NSDA (nsda.gov.bd)coreOthersNational authority responsible for coordinating skills development in Bangladesh. The division coordinates with NSDA for aligning TVET curriculum with national skills framework and competency standards.
• Bangladesh Madrasah Teachers Training Institute - BMTTI (bmtti.gov.bd)coreOthersInstitute responsible for training and professional development of madrasah teachers across Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh BankminorOthersCentral bank of Bangladesh. The division collaborates with Bangladesh Bank for financial literacy education programs for students.
• Prime Minister's OfficecoreOthersThe division operates under the supervision of Prime Minister's Office through the Ministry of Education for policy implementation and project coordination.
• Cabinet Division (cabinet.gov.bd)coreOthersCoordinates on government service delivery, innovation initiatives, e-governance projects, and administrative reforms including Citizen Charter implementation.
• a2i Programme (Cabinet Division)minorOthersAccess to Information Programme supporting digital transformation, service innovation, and e-service modernization in government service delivery.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB): Statutory regulatory board under TMED that conducts SSC(Vocational), HSC(Business Management), and Diploma-in-Engineering examinations and sets technical curriculum. Comparable as a public-sector certification authority operating under TMED's jurisdiction.
• Directorate of Madrasah Education: Subordinate directorate under TMED responsible for managing all government madrasahs (Ebtedayee through Alim). It mirrors TMED's regulatory-to-operational chain for the religious education stream and is structurally identical in role.
• Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (BMEB): Statutory regulatory board under TMED that administers Dakhil and Alim examinations and madrasah curriculum nationwide. It is the direct regulatory counterpart to BTEB for the madrasah stream.
• Bangladesh Madrasah Teachers Training Institute (BMTTI): Government institute under TMED dedicated to professional development of madrasah teachers nationwide. It is the direct institutional peer for teacher training within TMED's portfolio.
• National Skills Development Authority (NSDA): National authority coordinating skills development policy in Bangladesh, with which TMED aligns TVET curriculum. It is a peer-level public-sector body operating in the same skills-development mandate space, though with a cross-sector (rather than education-led) remit.
• National Academy for Computer Training and Research (NACTAR): Autonomous ICT training and research academy under TMED in Bogura, delivering capacity building for technical teachers and students. It is an operating unit of TMED with a specialized IT training mandate comparable to a focused technical training institute.
• Directorate of Technical Education: Subordinate directorate under TMED that directly manages all government polytechnics, technical schools, and engineering colleges across Bangladesh. It is TMED's principal operational arm for TVET delivery and most directly comparable in mandate and structure.

Regional players

• National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Pakistan: Pakistan's apex TVET policy, standards, and certification body under the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training. Functionally analogous to TMED as a national authority coordinating technical education, skills development, and NVQF alignment in a neighboring South Asian economy.
• Department of Technical Education, India (DGT): Indian Ministry of Skill Development body that regulates ITIs, polytechnics, and the craftsmen training scheme. It is the closest regional peer to TMED in scope, governing a much larger but structurally similar TVET regulatory regime in a neighboring South Asian country.
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Philippines: Philippine government agency overseeing TVET, skills certification, and workforce training. It is a regional peer in mandate and structure — a national authority setting competency standards, conducting assessments, and managing training institutions — but operates in Southeast Asia rather than South Asia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tmedmoe
• Facebookfacebook.com/tmed.gov.bd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tmed-moe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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