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.

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.

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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?

1m 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.

2m ago

Education deserves a reform commission

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

3m 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.

3m ago

Politics, patience and people’s mandate

The interim government must prioritise reforms to elections.

4m ago

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.

5m ago

What does banning campus politics mean?

A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?

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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.

September 23, 2024
September 23, 2024

What does banning campus politics mean?

A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

An education memorandum

The interim government has to decide guidelines for the minimum reform targets to achieve, and where to begin.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

The education mission for the interim government

Students should have the right to have a role in managing the education and co-curricular activities of their institutions