Sisimpur

The Global Kidscreen Award-Winning Program Educating a New Generation in Bangladesh.

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Sisimpur has provided early learning in literacy, math, and more since 2005. With lessons in areas like nutrition, gender equity, diversity, and emotional well-being, children across Bangladesh are supported with tools to help them thrive.

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Sisimpur is designed to reach children and caregivers with quality early learning that meets the educational needs of children ages 3-8 across all social classes and different regions of the country.

Tuktukki’s Grandmother Let’s Play By Taking Turns The Vaccination Campaign in Sisimpur Autism Awareness in School

Tuktukki’s Grandmother

Tuktukki’s Grandmother

Tuktuki dresses as her grandmother to have fun with her friends.

Let’s Play By Taking Turns

Let’s Play By Taking Turns

Shiku and Tuktuki learn to take turns.

The Vaccination Campaign in Sisimpur

The Vaccination Campaign in Sisimpur

Ikri and her friends learn how to take care of themselves and others by getting vaccines!

Autism Awareness in School

Autism Awareness in School

Tuktuki makes friends at school and learns more about autism.

Featured Curriculum

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have been an important focus of Sisimpur since day one. Through the beloved TV show, story books, and outreach events, children are introduced to lessons of self-identity, belonging, and mutual respect and understanding.

Featured Curriculum

Early Childhood Education, with Locally-Tailored Lessons

Sisimpur emphasizes literacy, math, science, and socio-emotional skills like mutual respect and understanding, as well as delivering lessons on health, disaster preparedness, financial empowerment, and more. Beyond the beloved TV show, Sisimpur uses outreach efforts to engage children within their own communities.

Characters

Meet the Sisimpur friends!

Halum

Halum

Halum is a nurturing and sentimental Bengal tiger with a passion for the environment.

Tuktuki

Tuktuki

Tuktuki is a vivacious young girl who loves school and is passionate about reading and her favorite sport, cricket.

Ikri

Ikri

Ikri Mikri is an affectionate and independent 3-year-old who loves to learn something new every day.

Shiku

Shiku

Shiku is an observant and curious jackal who always wants to discover new and exciting things.

‘Sisimpur’ wins International Kidscreen Awards

The country’s popular children’s puppet show “Sisimpur” has won the 14th International Kidscreen Awards for “Best Mixed Media Series.

‘Sisimpur’ to publish ten of their most popular books in braille

Sisimpur’, Bangladesh’s version of Sesame Street, has taken the initiative to publish 10 of their most popular books for visually impared children in Bangladesh. Published by Sporsho Foundation, the books will be distributed for free at schools for the visually impaired and later available at ‘Boi Mela’

The Sanctuary of Sisimpur

Mohammad Shah Alam, Executive Director of Sesame Workshop Bangladesh illustrates on the beloved children’s program embarking into the digital realm and the brand’s vision to expand with diversified products to further their outreach.

Big Bird.

86% of Children

In 2010, Sisimpur was by far the most-watched children’s program on BTV, with 86% of child viewers tuning in.

Sisimpur Games

Sisimpur Videos

Sisimpur Books