Manzoor Ahmed

Dr Manzoor Ahmed is professor emeritus at Brac University, chair of Bangladesh ECD Network (BEN), adviser to CAMPE Council, and associate editor at the International Journal of Educational Development.

Action fails to match rhetoric again

A clear sense of direction and strategy for the education system is lacking, as it has been under past political governments.

2w ago

Primary teachers’ strike: Is reform stumbling?

Primary school assistant teachers began an indefinite work abstention for higher entry-level pay.

1m ago

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

1m ago

Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser

The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.

3m ago

Are myths and misperceptions influencing policymaking?

Are policies and actions regarding preparing young people for work and livelihood influenced by myths and misperceptions about the problems and their workable solutions?

4m ago

Can we bridge the generational gap and reform our democracy?

Now, the youngsters have embarked on a campaign to reach out to the people in preparation for forming a new political party.

4m ago

Education deserves a reform commission

Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.

5m ago

A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners

The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.

5m ago
June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Action fails to match rhetoric again

A clear sense of direction and strategy for the education system is lacking, as it has been under past political governments.

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

Primary teachers’ strike: Is reform stumbling?

Primary school assistant teachers began an indefinite work abstention for higher entry-level pay.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Has the reform drive lost its way?

The interim government need not be too apologetic for its record, but it would be a shame not to make the best of the opportunity history has bestowed it.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser

The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.

February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025

Are myths and misperceptions influencing policymaking?

Are policies and actions regarding preparing young people for work and livelihood influenced by myths and misperceptions about the problems and their workable solutions?

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Can we bridge the generational gap and reform our democracy?

Now, the youngsters have embarked on a campaign to reach out to the people in preparation for forming a new political party.

January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025

Education deserves a reform commission

Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners

The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.

December 24, 2024
December 24, 2024

Politics, patience and people’s mandate

The interim government must prioritise reforms to elections.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Why is there no education commission yet?

An education commission, chosen with care, can advise the interim government and serve the nation by identifying key areas that need reforms.