Room to Read Bangladesh was officially established in 2008, and program operations launched one year later. Our Literacy Program encourages fluency and informs national curriculum, while our Girls’ Education Program builds upon the development of life skills to help girls graduate and negotiate key decisions.

 


Protecting children's futures in Bangladesh 

In recent decades, Bangladesh has made important strides in increasing primary school enrollment for students living in even the most marginalized communities.

Still, much of this progress is at risk. The pandemic, recent inflation, worsening climate disasters and the ongoing influx of Rohingya refugee families fleeing persecution in neighboring Myanmar have resulted in unprecedented learning loss for children across Bangladesh. Many young children risk never learning the foundational skills they need to thrive.
 

 

“We just want all children to have access to quality education. That's what drives us.”

Rakhi Sarkar, Bangladesh Country Director

The Latest from Bangladesh

Making room to bring more books to more children in Bangladesh

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Leading the way to a more equitable future: Meet Keya from She Creates Change

Leading the way to a more equitable future: Meet Keya from She Creates Change


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Bangladesh Community Reading Forums

Room to Read's Community Reading Forums support young readers in Bangladesh


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Meet Joba from Room to Read Bangladesh

"I have followed my dreams with life skills."


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Making room for connection and community in Bangladesh

Making room for connection and community


Skill building, Bangladesh

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Meet Nishita from Room to Read Bangladesh

Meet Nishita from Room to Read Bangladesh


Skill building, Bangladesh

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Education remains a constant amidst change for refugee communities across the globe: How Room to Read supports refugee communities

Education remains a constant amidst change for refugee communities across the globe


Skill building, Bangladesh

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Education for all: updates from Room to Read’s programs around the world

Education for all: updates from Room to Read’s programs around the world


Skill building, Bangladesh

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Fostering literacy and gender equality across the globe: updates from Room to Read’s programs

Fostering literacy and gender equality across the globe: updates from Room to Read’s programs


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Creating a world of lifelong learners: Room to Read updates from across the globe


Skill building, Bangladesh

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