education in Bangladesh

Column by Mahfuz Anam / As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

World Teachers' Day / Teachers' empowerment can do wonders for education in Bangladesh

Education must be made enjoyable, accessible, and equitable for students, and for that teachers must have a quality life with dignity.

EDUCATING EDUCATION / The key changes needed in the education sector

The new norm for education should be people before profit, not the other way around.

Free education up to class 8 on the cards: Mohibul

Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury told parliament today that the government has a plan to provide free education up to class 8 in an effort to provide equal access to education for all citizens

Education Expenses: Primary sees a 25pc rise, secondary 51

During the first half of last year, out-of-pocket expenses rose by 51 percent for secondary level education and 25 percent for primary level education, according to a study.

When teachers stop being teachers

Those who choose to become teachers nowadays often do so out of necessity rather than a genuine desire to educate.

Education for most Indians is still a ‘bust.' What about Bangladesh?

In Bangladesh, the government could call on the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) to change the system of remunerating government schoolteachers.

Children with Down’s syndrome deserve better

They have more to offer to society than we realise

What makes a classroom great?

A great classroom is one that is conducive to learning.

May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025

As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Teachers' empowerment can do wonders for education in Bangladesh

Education must be made enjoyable, accessible, and equitable for students, and for that teachers must have a quality life with dignity.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

The key changes needed in the education sector

The new norm for education should be people before profit, not the other way around.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Free education up to class 8 on the cards: Mohibul

Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury told parliament today that the government has a plan to provide free education up to class 8 in an effort to provide equal access to education for all citizens

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Education Expenses: Primary sees a 25pc rise, secondary 51

During the first half of last year, out-of-pocket expenses rose by 51 percent for secondary level education and 25 percent for primary level education, according to a study.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

When teachers stop being teachers

Those who choose to become teachers nowadays often do so out of necessity rather than a genuine desire to educate.

July 31, 2023
July 31, 2023

Education for most Indians is still a ‘bust.' What about Bangladesh?

In Bangladesh, the government could call on the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) to change the system of remunerating government schoolteachers.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Children with Down’s syndrome deserve better

They have more to offer to society than we realise

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

What makes a classroom great?

A great classroom is one that is conducive to learning.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

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