Lead the
Change

Teach For Bangladesh (TFB) recruits outstanding and diverse leaders to our unique Fellowship program. Our Fellows commit to teaching for two years in a low-income community, where they work as a teachers at local schools. During those two years, Fellows are immersed in their placement school and community, working as full-time teachers, and discovering the joys and challenges that come with expanding opportunity for all children. After successful graduation from the Fellowship in two years, they become part of the TFB alumni network. Informed by their experiences, inspired by their students, and equipped with the leadership skills they developed through the program, TFB Alumni go on to pursue impactful careers both inside and outside the education system, helping to build a Bangladesh that better serves all children.

Make an Impact

Empower Students

TFB Fellows are first and foremost educators who believe that all children are capable of excellence. During the Fellowship, they learn the building blocks of great teaching, and work relentlessly to ensure their students’ learning and growth. They build classrooms that are welcoming and joyful, where all children develop confidence, communication, critical thinking, and socioemotional skills alongside their academics. Our Fellows help students unlock their own leadership potential and discover their ability to create change in the world around them.

Partner with Communities

We believe that students and communities are the true leaders of the movement for equity. TFB Fellows work tirelessly to build authentic relationships with students, parents, and other community members. Every year, Fellows support student-led community-service projects to address fundamental challenges such as health and hygiene, student safety, gender equity, waste management, recycling, climate change, etc. Fellows create a positive impact in communities and building student leadership in the process.

Support Schools

Fellows are integral members of their school team, reporting to the school head teacher (in addition to their TFB manager), and working alongside other school colleagues. This is a unique opportunity for Fellows to understand schools from the inside out, learn from the veteran teachers, collaborate on school-wide initiatives, and share innovations & best practices with others. Our Fellows cultivate strong school relationships to have a far greater impact as well as learning.

“Fatema Miss supports each of us with so much enthusiasm and love. She has given us belief that we can achieve anything.”

Shafique, Grade 4
Student of 2019 Alum Fatema Akter

“The TFB Fellowship has created an excellent opportunity for me to pursue my dream of helping the children to unleash their full potential through quality education.”

Wahidul Islam
TFB Fellow, 2021 Cohort

“The Fellowship program is a unique leadership development opportunity that provides an incredible chance to make an impact on the education sector of Bangladesh. This was one of the major inspirations for me to join TFB.”

Mahfuza Faiza Ibnat
TFB Fellow, 2022 Cohort

“I look forward to coming to school every day because I can learn from my teachers and play with my friends.”

Lamia, Grade 5
Student of 2019 Alum Shihabus Siddiquin

“To solve the diverse and critical challenges facing the country, more analytical thinkers and systems leaders are required. Young leaders can play a significant role in this regard. That is why I joined the Fellowship Program.”

Irin Jahan Afroze
TFB Fellow, 2021 Cohort

“I strongly believe that if we want to achieve something in life, we have to get out of your comfort zone and take on new challenges.”

Sadia Jahan Liya
TFB Fellow, 2022 Cohort

Develop your
Leadership

Real change starts within. You join the TFB Fellowship knowing that you will be challenged at every turn. Not only will you develop new knowledge and skills, through the program you will also be invited to examine your previously held beliefs and uncover hidden assumptions and biases. The Fellowship is an opportunity to discover your true values, develop a personal vision, and transform your leadership capacity to serve our nation’s future.

Fellows are in the driver’s seat of their learning and growth through the two-year program. Your training begins soon after you accept your offer to join the Fellowship and continues throughout your two-year commitment.

Here’s how Teach For Bangladesh will guide and support your development as a teacher and leader.

The Fellowship journey starts with a six-week pre-service training called “Winter Academy” that will prepare you to provide your students with a high-quality education, and to pursue a lifetime commitment to advancing educational equity and excellence.At Academy, your learning will be focused on important concepts including culturally relevant pedagogy, universal design for learning, and social emotional learning. You will engage in continuous self-reflection and immediately put the lessons you learn into action. You will also complete a classroom teaching practicum, where you will get direct feedback and coaching to build your foundational teaching skills.

Winter Academy is rigorous–and it pays off. You will establish a strong foundation that you will continue to hone throughout your time as a Fellow. You will also build context and confidence that will help you quickly adjust to your new environment when the school year begins.
When you start your Fellowship, you will join a Learning Circle of peers, managed by a Teaching & Leadership Coach. Your Coach will be your primary manager throughout your Fellowship, and will provide some individualized feedback and support, and also facilitate group learning spaces.
Usually every month there are workshops and seminars organized (virtually and in-person in your placement region) that are designed to help you strengthen your practice and effectiveness as a teacher and a leader over the course of your two year commitment.
Once admitted into the Fellowship, you will also be enrolled into a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Educational Leadership and School Improvement at BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BIED). Classes usually commence 2-4 months after you begin teaching in your placement school, and typically take place one evening a week. Through the PGD you will develop an academic understanding of the field of education and of the history and landscape of education in Bangladesh. You will also have the opportunity to complete a thesis at the end of your Fellowship to convert your PGD into a Master’s in Education.
Joining the TFB Fellowship means joining a global network of like-minded leaders. Teach For All offers many unique opportunities for learning, sharing and networking both virtually and through in-person travel. During the Fellowship, you can leverage these opportunities to broaden your horizons and develop your skills as an educator.

A Day in the Life
of a TFB Fellow

Hi! I am Tasmia, a Teach For Bangladesh Fellow from 2022 Cohort. I graduated from North South University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering. Currently I am working in a government primary school in Chattogram. I am passionate about bringing changes to our education system. That’s what has motivated me to join the Fellowship program at TFB.

My school starts at 9 am, so I will start 30 minutes early from my home. Preparing study materials for the day’s lessons, grading students’ works, carrying out school responsibilities, conducting short classes for students needing extra help, and working one-on-one with some students are on my schedule before my class starts at 12:00 pm. I will pass the rest of the school time with my students in our class from 12 pm to 4 pm.
An important part of my fellowship journey is the community visit. I will go for a community visit after my school ends at 4 pm. Today, I will go to one or two of my student’s places today to provide support as they need, and to have a deeper understanding of their socio-economic and emotional conditions. The community has lots of challenges including lack of quality education, malunutrition, child labor etc. that need to be addressed. These community visits help me plan my investments for a better learning process for my students.
In the evening, I will prepare lesson plans for the next few days and take preparations for the upcoming professional development and training sessions arranged by TFB. I will try to complete my work by 9 pm and then spend sometime watching movies, listening to my favorite music, or spend time with my family and friends.

The Alumni Movement

The Teach For Bangladesh Fellowship will set you up for lifelong leadership in the service of educational equity. When you complete the two-year program, you will join a dynamic and inspiring national movement of TFB Alumni working for equity in education, along with a global community of Alumni across the 60+ Teach For All partner organizations. Our Alumni leverage the lessons they have learnt and the relationships they have built during the Fellowship to build high-impact careers in many different fields, helping to reshape our education system. Learn more about what happens after the Fellowship by clicking the button below.

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