Ekdesh
Ekdesh is a digital crowdfunding platform designed to facilitate financial contributions for various social causes, launched by the Government of Bangladesh and a2i with the help of Synesis IT.Â
Ekdesh Project Synopsis
Introduction to the Project
The platform connects donors with causes through seamless integration with mobile financial services, enabling easy and transparent donations to relief efforts, including the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund and NGOs. Ekdesh ensures accountability, traceability, and accessibility for both governmental and non-governmental initiatives.
Challenges Before Ekdesh
Recurring Issues
Bangladesh faces recurring challenges like natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and economic instability, disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.
Pandemic Struggles
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened financial strain on small businesses and families.
Lack of Centralization
The absence of a centralized platform hindered efficient mobilization of resources for large-scale relief efforts.
Solution Overview
Centralized Platform
Ekdesh was developed as a user-friendly platform to address donation challenges.
MFS Integration
By integrating with mobile financial services like Bkash, Nagad, and Rocket, the platform allows easy contributions.
Transparent Transactions
Ekdesh ensures transparency through traceable transactions, boosting donor confidence.
Wide Support
It facilitates collaboration between governmental and non-governmental organizations for relief initiatives.
Key Features
General Features
Platform Development
Conducted system design, requirement analysis, development, and hosting of the Ekdesh crowdfunding platform.
Multi-Platform Access
Developed the Ekdesh web portal and mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms.
Content Management
Provided efficient content management capabilities for the platform.
Ongoing Support
Delivered testing, bug fixing, and maintenance services for the platform.
Specialized Features
Grant Management
Created features for donor and fundraiser registration, profile management, cause selection, payment tracking, campaign management, and dashboard reports.
Investment Tools
Enabled project registration, payment management, project progress tracking, investment returns, and notifications with a comprehensive dashboard.
API Integration
Connected with payment systems such as MFS (Bkash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay) and cards (VISA, Mastercard, DBBL).
Technology Platform
Spring Boot
MySQL
Angular
Core Expertise
Cyber Security
DevOps
Fintech
Crowdfunding
Impact
Simplified Donations
Ekdesh has revolutionized financial donations by providing a transparent, accessible, and efficient platform.
Empowered Donors
Donors can support causes seamlessly, while NGOs and government bodies benefit from streamlined fund management.
Strengthened Relief Efforts
The platform has bolstered emergency relief initiatives, supporting vulnerable communities and small businesses.
Conclusion
Ekdesh is a vital tool in Bangladesh’s push towards a more inclusive digital ecosystem. By making it easier for people to contribute to large-scale relief efforts, it plays a crucial role in addressing socio-economic challenges and fostering social solidarity. The platform reflects the government’s commitment to using digital innovation for the benefit of all citizens, especially in times of need.