Our Story – brac IT

We're In the Business of Creating Impact, At Scale

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We’re part of a legacy that’s been shaping lives for over 50 years.

BRAC is a global non-profit that was founded in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.

Today, it partners with over 100 million people living in poverty and inequality around the globe.

But BRAC isn’t just a non-profit.
It’s a Solutions Ecosystem.

We were founded as a digital transformation partner of this ecosystem.

Aarong

BRAC is home to many social businesses like Aarong.

It’s a premier lifestyle brand that supports the lives of over 87,000 artisans.

BRAC

BRAC’s hallmark lies in its ability to implement large-scale programs that transform lives across communities.

It’s been recognized as the number 1 non-profit in the world for multiple consecutive years by NGO Advisor.

BRAC Bank

It founded an SME-focused bank to offer collateral-free loans, which served its 1 millionth customer in 2022.

BRAC University

Its tertiary education arm has nurtured over 22,000 leaders since 2001.

We were founded as a digital transformation partner of this ecosystem.

Timeline of
Key Events

Founded with 20 employees.

Launched a Retail Management System to streamline core operations of Aarong - Bangladesh’s premier lifestyle and handicrafts brand since 1978.

Digitized BRAC University’s library management and finance department to kick-start their digital transformation.

Automated core operations of procurement, accounts, and fleet for BRAC - the world’s largest non-profit.

Designed and deployed a microfinance-focused fintech solution for BRAC’s international operations. It helps bring nearly 2 million unbanked people under financial inclusion in 11 countries with a $0.5B loan portfolio.

70 Employees

Built and launched a student lifecycle management platform for BRAC University.

Initiated BRAC’s digital transformation with a microfinance-focused fintech solution to streamline the efforts of 3,700 field offices and 100,000 staff in Bangladesh. Microloan portfolio of over $6B is managed on this platform, helping serve over 11 million clients. The two fintech solutions for BRAC’s Bangladesh and international operations make up the tech backbone that supports its global mission to lift 100 million people out of poverty and injustice.

300 Employees

ISO 27001:2013

Partnered with BRAC Bank to launch its agent banking system. We developed core modules covering an array of functions including reporting, eLearning, CBS integration, compliance, and transactions.

Enhanced BRAC’s international microfinance operations in Africa with a field application. Integrated with their ERP and CBS, it helps serve 700,000 clients across five countries. Product evolution support and maintenance continues.

Began development of BRAC University’s next-gen student lifecycle management platform. It’s a greenfield solution designed to scale and serve over 150,000 users across academic, financial, and administrative functions.

Our COTS solutions for VAT automation and SSO gain traction with adoption by global brands like Xiaomi, Telenor, Axiata, and public utility company Dhaka WASA.

Expanded further globally with data services and BPO solutions for Daimler and infoSpekta.

Established our US presence.

“Small is beautiful but, scale is necessary.”

- Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

Inspired by Sir Fazle’s mantra, we set out to solve challenges that sit at the intersection of civic life and commerce where -

Businesses seek sustainable growth

Customers expect better experiences

Citizens demand safer, fairer, more prosperous societies

With a legacy of partnering with actors at the very frontlines of complex problems, we leverage technology not just to build solutions, but to change systems and improve lives.

That’s reason enough.