‘Sisimpur’ completes 15 years

Halum, Tuktuki, Ikri and Shiku from Sisimpur, the Bangladeshi version of Sesame Street, are some of the most popular characters among children across the country. The show celebrated their 15th anniversary recently.

With a mission to make learning more interactive and fun for children, Sisimpur was launched in 2005. The acclaimed pre-school programme is funded by the US Government through the United States Agency for International development (USAID). Steered by the motto 'Prithibita Dekhchhi, Protidin Shikhchhi' (observing the world, learning everyday), Sisimpur aims to provide primary education for children aged between 3 and 8.

Sisimpur is currently airing their 12th season. Initially, it aired on Bangladesh Television. Over the years, Sisimpur has been telecast on different channels, including Channel i, Desh TV and Channel Nine. Currently, the show is running on both Duronto TV and Bangladesh Television.

Sisimpur is produced under the supervision of Sesame Workshop USA. Financed by the Government of Bangladesh and USAID, under the supervision of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and in collaboration with Bangladesh Shishu Academy, the Sisimpur outreach project has reached 3,340 schools in all 64 districts of the country, since 2010. Sesame Workshop Bangladesh, produces Sisimpur with an aim to promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical learning activities for children.