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INO 2025 Successfully Held

International Nutrition Olympiad 2025 was successfully held on December 18, 2025 at Amari Dhaka Hotel, Dhaka. We sincerely thank all participants, partners, and volunteers.

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INO 2025 Successfully Held INO 2025

International Nutrition Olympiad (INO) 2025 was successfully held on December 18, 2025 at Amari Dhaka Hotel, Dhaka. We sincerely thank all participants, partners, and volunteers for making the event impactful and memorable.

MoU Signing Between BIID Foundation and NAF Bangladesh MoU Signing

On February 19, 2026, BIID Foundation and Nutritious Agrifuture Bangladesh Limited (NAF Bangladesh) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on youth engagement, nutrition education, and improving access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food across Bangladesh.

BIID Conducts Community FGD in Kamta, Manikganj for Nutri-Mart Study Nutri-Mart Study

On February 17, 2026, the BIID Foundation team visited Kamta, Manikganj to conduct a community Focus Group Discussion (FGD) through a courtyard meeting as part of the Nutri-Mart feasibility study.

Adolescent Awareness Session at Dhankora Girish Institute, Manikganj Awareness Session

On February 17, 2026, BIID Foundation visited Dhankora Girish Institute, Manikganj for an adolescent awareness session introducing Nirvoya and e-Pushti (with Robi Axiata Limited). Discussions covered nutrition, cyber bullying, menstrual hygiene, and adolescent well-being.

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BIID is an inclusive business initiative engaged in developing ICT enabled products and services to support private and public (Government and NGO) initiatives targeted for the BoP (Base of the Pyramid) segment in particular and citizens in general in providing them with access to ICTs and ICT enabled information and services.

BIID envisions vast range of opportunities in the ICT4D sector in developing countries; using the existing capacity, expertise and knowledge of BIID, we wish to be engaged in this sector providing different services and solutions for all sector of the society.

Currently BIID is working in numerous sectors using ICTs to reach customers and partners more efficiently and to bring relevant services closer to communities in which citizens reside.

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Who We Are

About Us

Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID) is a distinct inclusive business initiative to support development and promotion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based services. Our inclusive approach ensured serving the poor in a sustainable way through market led approach.

BIID Foundation, a social business initiative launched in 2019 as a not-for-profit registered under Societies Registration Act 1860. BIID Foundation has been pursuing development programs and projects of BIID.

It is BIID's vision to become the market leader in ICT for Development (ICT4D) sector providing services to both public and private sector. Our strategic objective is Leading Through Innovation.

Applying existing knowledge to innovate products & services for economic and social development.
Piloting/concept testing to roll-out/scale-up new/existing services.
Understanding citizens need and national ICT based development priorities.
Multi Stakeholder Partnership including collaborating with GoB, private sector, and academia.
Integrate new ICT tools including mobile based solutions and social media.
Specific emphasis on gender issues at every stage from project development to evaluation.
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It is BIID's vision to become the market leader in ICT for Development — providing services to both public and private sector stakeholders with a strategic objective of Leading Through Innovation.

Md Shahid Uddin Akbar · CEO, BIID Foundation

Our People

Current Team Members

Md Shahid Uddin Akbar
Md Shahid Uddin Akbar
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Visionary leader behind BIID's ICT4D mission, driving innovation across agriculture, nutrition, and gender equity for 18+ years.
Md Salah Uddin Akbar
Md Salah Uddin Akbar (Selim)
Admin
Born on 2nd February, 1968 in Chittagong. Completed his Masters Degree under National University.
Utshob Bose
Utshob Bose
ICT Officer
Managing digital operations, IT infrastructure, and communications to support the organization's technology-driven development initiatives.
Nafisa Tabassum
Nafisa Tabassum
Program Associate
Joined BIID Foundation as Assistant of CEO and currently working as a Program Associate.
Ashiana Reaz
Ashiana Reaz
Program Associate
BSc in Biochemistry and Biotechnology from North South University. Previously worked in Health and Migration at BRAC.
Farjana Akter Eva
Farjana Akter Eva
Communication Associate
Supporting organizational communications and outreach initiatives at BIID Foundation.
Afroja Sarmin Asha
Afroja Sarmin Asha
Coordinator, BIID & PR Officer, Nutri Mart
Driving coordination, public relations, and marketing efforts across the organization.
Md. Sumon Islam
Md. Sumon Islam
Office Assistant
From Barisal, Bangladesh. Has been with BIID since the beginning of the institution.

What We Do

Our Services

End-to-end ICT4D services for governments, NGOs, and private sector partners.

Research & Development

Business models and community outreach strategies for ICT4D initiatives in rural Bangladesh.

Consultancy

ICT4D consulting for government, NGOs, and private sector stakeholders at home and abroad.

Content Creation & Delivery

User-friendly content for information services targeting underprivileged communities.

Knowledge & Skills Development

Digital literacy and capacity building programs for ICT4D practitioners.

Knowledge Transfer

Sharing lessons with practitioners, researchers, and policymakers globally.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Impact assessment and M&E services for development programs and partners.


Who We Work With

Clients & Partners


Our Work

Projects & Programmes

Explore BIID's active portfolio — ICT-powered agriculture, nutrition, women empowerment, and SME development.

Pledge for Her
Menstrual health and hygiene empowerment for adolescent girls via Nutrition Club network.
Project
Nirvoya
Cyber bullying awareness and safe digital spaces for women and girls.
Project
Zero Cost EAS Model
Free ICT-enabled agricultural extension and advisory services for rural farmers.
Project
WIFI Training Program
Digital capacity building for women-led micro and small enterprises.
Project
INGENAES
Integrating gender and nutrition within agricultural extension services.
Project
Farmbook
Business planning and profitability tools for smallholder farmers.
Project
Ground Cover App
Smartphone-based irrigation scheduling using image processing and GIS.
Project
Peer-to-Peer SME
Peer business networks among SMEs in southern Bangladesh delta.
Project
SME Online Advisory
ICT-based advisory platform enabling rural MSMEs to access markets.
Project
Intel Easy Steps
Digital literacy program for adults, women, and rural communities.
Project
Nutrition Club
Community and youth-led nutrition awareness network across Bangladesh.
Programme
INO
International Nutrition Olympiad — global youth platform since 2017.
Programme
BIID Innovation Lab (B-Lab)
Empowering rural youth entrepreneurs especially in agriculture.
Programme
e-Krishok
Agricultural information and market linkage via ICT centers.
Programme
BICG
Bangladesh ICT Consulting Group — research-based ICT policy advocacy.
Programme
Girls Café
Women-owned food franchise network for safe, nutritious food.
Programme
Nutrition Club Academy
Experiential learning for youth health champions, virtual and in-person.
Programme

Technology

Our Products

ICT-powered tools designed for farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities.

PANI — Program for Advanced Numerical Irrigation

A smart solution for irrigation using GIS mapping and image processing of ground cover.

Ground Cover: Take field images and get instant results via image processing
Geolocating: Track your field map instantly from the mobile application
Linkage: Connect with local irrigation service providers instantly
Free to Use: Always free to download and use
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PANI App

Mojai Mojai Pushti Shekha

An Android-based mobile game that helps users learn about nutritional foods while playing.

Full Bangla Game: Developed in native Bangla for better UX
Five Stages: Different stages with unique tasks
Easy to Play: Designed for one-handed interaction
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Mojai Mojai

e-Krishok Mobile App

Business planning solution for farmers and small entrepreneurs in agriculture.

Business Canvas: Helps users build their own business model
Profitability Calculator: Easily calculate farm profitability
Full Bangla App: Developed in native Bangla
Google Play Visit Site
e-Krishok

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Bangladesh Institute of ICT in Development (BIID)
House No. 174, Level-2, Apt. B3, Road No. 02,
Mohakhali DOHS, Dhaka-1206, Bangladesh
(+880) 2 8714169  |  (+880) 2 9845909
Fax: (+880) 2 8714168

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