edtech

Next Step / Tackling the saturation problem in Bangladesh's edtech industry

The edtech industry has come a long way since it boomed during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. This rapid expansion in the past decade has led to oversaturation in the market.

Next Step / The edtech dilemma: Understanding the pivot towards “offline” models

A hybrid model, offering both online and offline learning experiences, seems to be the answer. Online platforms provide interactive content and self-paced learning, while offline methods such as workshops, peer group discussions, and practical sessions foster hands-on learning and critical thinking.

Press Release / Interactive Cares receives $100k grant from Open Campus Accelerator  

Bangladeshi edtech startup Interactive Cares has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Open Campus Accelerator, an international accelerator program focused on edtech companies.

7 Bangladeshi startups in Holon IQ's top 100 edtechs in South Asia

Seven Bangladeshi startups have been named in Holon IQ's 2023 list of top 100 edtech startups in South Asia: 10 Minute School, Apar's, Shikho, and Sohopathi for the 'tutoring and test prep' category; Science Bee and CodersTrust for the 'STEAM' category; and Edutechs in the 'Management Systems' category.

Edtech startup Interactive Cares raises $100k funding

Interactive Cares, a Dhaka-based ed-tech startup, has $100,000 in funding from a seed round in the 9th cohort of Accelerating Asia's accelerator program.

The problem is not with coaching centres or ChatGPT. It's with our education system.

AI and edtech can be helpful for our students in an inclusive manner when the plans and programmes in this respect recognise the basic and long-standing weaknesses in the system.

Shikho raises funding worth US $900,000

Shikho has raised US $6.5 million to date, the most by any edtech startup in the country.

Byju's to no longer sell courses to low-income families

Amidst allegations, Byju's has recently taken the step to not sell their courses to poorer families.

Shikho making its mark on Forbes list

With promising startups, founded by some of the brightest minds of the generation, Bangladesh has been on a rocket ship to gain its own recognition on international startup platforms. With its state-of-the-art technology and foresight, the Bangladeshi edtech startup has found its place on the “Forbes Asia 100 to watch 2022” list.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Tackling the saturation problem in Bangladesh's edtech industry

The edtech industry has come a long way since it boomed during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. This rapid expansion in the past decade has led to oversaturation in the market.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

The edtech dilemma: Understanding the pivot towards “offline” models

A hybrid model, offering both online and offline learning experiences, seems to be the answer. Online platforms provide interactive content and self-paced learning, while offline methods such as workshops, peer group discussions, and practical sessions foster hands-on learning and critical thinking.

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

Interactive Cares receives $100k grant from Open Campus Accelerator  

Bangladeshi edtech startup Interactive Cares has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Open Campus Accelerator, an international accelerator program focused on edtech companies.

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023

7 Bangladeshi startups in Holon IQ's top 100 edtechs in South Asia

Seven Bangladeshi startups have been named in Holon IQ's 2023 list of top 100 edtech startups in South Asia: 10 Minute School, Apar's, Shikho, and Sohopathi for the 'tutoring and test prep' category; Science Bee and CodersTrust for the 'STEAM' category; and Edutechs in the 'Management Systems' category.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Edtech startup Interactive Cares raises $100k funding

Interactive Cares, a Dhaka-based ed-tech startup, has $100,000 in funding from a seed round in the 9th cohort of Accelerating Asia's accelerator program.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

The problem is not with coaching centres or ChatGPT. It's with our education system.

AI and edtech can be helpful for our students in an inclusive manner when the plans and programmes in this respect recognise the basic and long-standing weaknesses in the system.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Shikho raises funding worth US $900,000

Shikho has raised US $6.5 million to date, the most by any edtech startup in the country.

December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022

Byju's to no longer sell courses to low-income families

Amidst allegations, Byju's has recently taken the step to not sell their courses to poorer families.

August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022

Shikho making its mark on Forbes list

With promising startups, founded by some of the brightest minds of the generation, Bangladesh has been on a rocket ship to gain its own recognition on international startup platforms. With its state-of-the-art technology and foresight, the Bangladeshi edtech startup has found its place on the “Forbes Asia 100 to watch 2022” list.