A curated collection of free, high-quality resources you can use and adapt in Bangladeshi classrooms — with specific guidance on how to use them and what to consider when aligning to the NCTB curriculum, local language, and large-class realities.
These are EBTD’s own free, research-informed tools designed specifically for teachers, tutors and school leaders working in Bangladeshi classrooms. Each resource is built to translate global evidence into practical steps you can use this term.
What it offers: A non-judgemental, evidence-based framework to help schools review classroom practice, leadership, culture and systems without labels or blame.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): BRIDGE is built for real Bangladeshi conditions — large classes, mixed teacher experience and exam pressure — so schools can identify honest priorities and plan realistic next steps.
What it offers: A step-by-step guide to designing fair, reliable tests and using assessment information to improve teaching, not just generate grades.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Helps schools tackle ceiling effects, grade inflation and exam-only cultures by aligning assessment with real learning — from primary through to IGCSE/O Level and beyond.
What it offers: Side-by-side comparisons of major international exam boards so you can see how content, assessment style and progression differ.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Supports schools and tutors in choosing and aligning exam pathways for learners, avoiding duplication and gaps when students move between systems.
What it offers: Practical routines, structures and examples to move beyond chorus-answering and ensure more students actually think and speak in every lesson.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Shows how to improve talk in crowded classrooms, with simple adaptations that work in English-medium, Bangla-medium and bilingual settings.
What it offers: A practical guide to how memory really works, with tools like spaced practice, retrieval practice and interleaving, plus an explainer video.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Helps teachers move beyond last-minute cramming so students remember learning long after the exam — even with limited time and resources.
What it offers: Tools and guidance based on the EEF implementation cycle to help schools choose, plan, roll out and sustain change.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Supports senior and middle leaders to avoid “initiative overload” and focus on a small number of high-value improvements that actually stick.
What it offers: Regular, evidence-informed blogs on teacher training, leadership and classroom practice, all written with the Bangladeshi system in mind.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Gives teachers, tutors and leaders a trusted local voice on global research, with ideas you can discuss in staff meetings and use the next day.
What it offers: Free podcasts featuring Bangladeshi and international educators, plus short “Research Bites” that unpack key studies in plain language.
Why it matters for Bangladesh (BD): Turns travel time or evenings into CPD time, helping teachers and leaders stay connected to research and real classroom stories across Bangladesh.
What it offers: Free, peer-reviewed digital textbooks (maths, physics, biology, etc.). Used by tens of millions of students and widely adopted in 150+ countries.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Download physics/chemistry chapters to enrich lessons; print key pages or diagrams; project figures during explanations.
Considerations: English, US-aligned; map topics to NCTB; provide Bangla explanations where helpful; ensure access via projector or print (long PDFs are hard on phones).
What it offers: Short topic notes, animations, and quizzes for ages 5–16 across subjects.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Use short clips (e.g., photosynthesis, grammar) as lesson starters; set home study or remedial tasks.
Considerations: UK-aligned; choose overlapping topics; explain UK-specific examples; ensure internet or pre-download videos.
What it offers: Free PreK–12 videos, lesson plans, and interactives; safe student portal.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Play short science animations, literature excerpts, or maths videos to reinforce core content.
Considerations: Free account needed; English language; some US context; most clips are short (data-friendly).
What it offers: Customisable “Flexbooks”, simulations, and auto-graded practice — especially strong for maths and science.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Print algebra practice; project interactive periodic table; use app in labs for extra practice.
Considerations: English; US grade labels — pick equivalent levels; you can edit Flexbooks (even translate snippets).
What it offers: Thousands of teacher-created lesson plans and strategies across K-12 subjects.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Find complete units (e.g., creative writing, grammar) and adapt for SSC/HSC objectives.
Considerations: Free account for some content; US standards — align objectives and materials to your context.
What it offers: 30,000+ worksheets, games, and lesson plans (pre-K to middle school).
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Quick printable practice for primary maths/English; lab-based literacy games.
Considerations: Free signup; translate instructions verbally; convert units/currency to local standards.
What it offers: General portal with lesson ideas, worksheets, and classroom tips across subjects.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Adapt creative activities (e.g., local history “tour” of Dhaka landmarks).
Considerations: Quality varies — prefer “Lesson Plan” sections; adapt US holidays/contexts.
What it offers: Ad-free, teacher-curated lessons, tools, and web resources with practical reviews.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Find vetted interactives (e.g., solar system) or beginner coding activities.
Considerations: Check tech needs (projector/computers); some content US-specific — adapt contexts.
What it offers: Open modules to improve classroom practice at scale — learner-centred methods and activity-based pedagogy.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Use modules for staff workshops; adapt group-work ideas to large classes with limited resources.
Considerations: African scenarios — localise names/contexts; focus on pedagogy, not BD-specific content.
What it offers: 100+ research-based sims for physics, chemistry, biology, and maths; many translated (check Bangla).
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Demonstrate circuits, gases, or forces via projector; run hands-on in ICT labs.
Considerations: Runs offline after download; allow short “play time” then guide with questions.
What it offers: Free experiments and activities blending science, art, and perception; low-cost materials.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Build pinhole cameras, telescopes, or optical illusions to spark curiosity.
Considerations: English instructions — explain in Bangla; gather/replace materials with local equivalents.
What it offers: K-12 modules (incl. “STEM in Action”), units, and PD resources with real-world contexts.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Adapt environmental science or engineering tasks to local projects (e.g., water testing).
Considerations: US-aligned; select parts that fit lesson length; translate/summarise key points.
What it offers: Exemplary tasks, lesson videos, and Problems of the Month for deeper problem-solving.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Weekly challenge problems; Math Club problems; model solution strategies.
Considerations: English; adapt contexts (cricket/taka); scaffold open-ended work for students new to it.
What it offers: Rich tasks and games (ages 5–18) with “low threshold, high ceiling” design.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Pick one NRICH investigation per chapter; use group discussion and presentations.
Considerations: Translate prompts; choose difficulty carefully; connect tasks back to exam methods.
What it offers: 800+ interactive lessons with immediate feedback; free for individual teachers.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Lab rotations or whole-class projector lessons for practice on fractions, arithmetic, etc.
Considerations: US-aligned — use as supplementary practice; English interface; set norms for productive use.
What it offers: Free graphing/geometry calculators and interactive classroom activities.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Visualise quadratics live; run an interactive lesson on linear equations.
Considerations: Calculators run offline once loaded; activities need internet; align to lesson goals (avoid “wow only”).
What it offers: Open-source maths software for geometry, algebra, stats, and calculus; large activity library.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Demonstrate dynamic geometry; students explore with tasks in ICT labs.
Considerations: App works offline; interface available in Bangla; set clear tasks to focus exploration.
What it offers: Accessible science modules with quizzes and glossaries; useful for teacher prep and student reading.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Assign background readings; use quiz items for formative checks.
Considerations: Text heavy; summarise/translate key sections; print short extracts for group reading.
What it offers: 100+ math interactives and lesson ideas (some archived/updated).
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Virtual geoboard or fractions games via projector; printable guides for low-tech adaptation.
Considerations: Test at home (legacy tech); align notation/terms; always connect to syllabus methods.
What it offers: Research-based strategies for teaching reading; phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, videos, family tip sheets.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Improve phonemic awareness routines; print parent tip sheets; model think-alouds.
Considerations: Adapt examples; balance ESL needs; focus on practical takeaways.
What it offers: Free passages (with questions), by topic and Lexile; audio options.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Extra reading practice; unseen passage prep; print PDFs for low-tech use.
Considerations: Free teacher account; choose culturally suitable topics; discuss to build inference skills.
What it offers: K-12 lesson plans, interactives, and writing organisers from NCTE partners.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Run essay planning with graphic organisers; replicate interactives with chart paper.
Considerations: English; condense multi-day plans; align to local curriculum aims.
What it offers: Free library of literary & informational texts (Gr. 3–12) with questions and paired texts.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Assign short stories/articles; use discussion prompts; print for offline work.
Considerations: Free signup; select appropriate Lexiles; provide context for global topics.
What it offers: Open digital library of illustrated storybooks in 300+ languages; read, download, translate.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Read-alouds with projection; bilingual activities; print short booklets.
Considerations: Filter by level/language; very short stories suit younger learners; encourage roles during storytime.
What it offers: Free eBook library for early readers; phonics and primary maths resources.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Guided reading groups; whole-class read-aloud via projector; weekly eBook rotations.
Considerations: Free registration; UK contexts — explain terms; reinforce with quick post-reading tasks.
What it offers: 75,000+ public-domain eBooks: classic literature, speeches, and tales.
Use in Bangladeshi classrooms: Print excerpts for literature lessons; extensive reading projects; debate/elocution texts.
Considerations: Language can be advanced; provide annotations; choose culturally relevant pieces where possible.
