Dhaka, April 18 -- Sisimpur, a multimedia educational initiative on early childhood development, is approaching its 20th year, marking milestones for its informative,

innovative, and witty educational approach, said a press release.

The programme, designed to promote learning among children at the pre-primary and primary levels in the areas of literacy, numeracy, health, nutrition, safety, environment, gender equity, social responsibility, mutual respect, and diversity, began its journey in 2005 with support from the American people through USAID.

Each year, April 15 is celebrated as 'Sisimpur Day' in commemoration of its first broadcast 19 years ago in 2005.

Targeting young Bangladeshi children and their parents, caregivers, and educ...