education reform

Opinion / Looking back at the wasted potential of educational reforms

While several variables contributed to how ineffective educational reforms have been, a lack of foresight and enforcement were arguably the most prominent factors.

Education deserves a reform commission

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

When students become guinea pigs

Let us begin with a generic scenario to explain the quandary of a 10th grader in Bangladesh in 2025. Due to take the SSC examinations in a year, this student will have to choose between science, humanities and commerce streams.

Whom does education serve in Bangladesh?

To serve the purpose of education, meeting the parents' demands through focusing on learning outcomes and reforming the education system are the need of the hour.

Equip teachers to bring positive changes in education

Teachers are at the heart of educational reform and are pivotal in shaping students' academic success.

Higher education commission crucial for systemic reform

It is now widely accepted that investment in human capital through education plays a crucial role in economic growth.

Reforms required in Bangladesh’s school system

The country faces a multitude of challenges, from severe literacy and numeracy gaps to the politicisation of school committees.

When teachers become targets: Lessons from Emperor Alamgir

How do you process the nationwide humiliation of teachers?

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Looking back at the wasted potential of educational reforms

While several variables contributed to how ineffective educational reforms have been, a lack of foresight and enforcement were arguably the most prominent factors.

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 10, 2025
January 10, 2025

When students become guinea pigs

Let us begin with a generic scenario to explain the quandary of a 10th grader in Bangladesh in 2025. Due to take the SSC examinations in a year, this student will have to choose between science, humanities and commerce streams.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Whom does education serve in Bangladesh?

To serve the purpose of education, meeting the parents' demands through focusing on learning outcomes and reforming the education system are the need of the hour.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

Equip teachers to bring positive changes in education

Teachers are at the heart of educational reform and are pivotal in shaping students' academic success.

October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024

Higher education commission crucial for systemic reform

It is now widely accepted that investment in human capital through education plays a crucial role in economic growth.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Beyond quotas: Education, employment, and the unfinished revolution

In Bangladesh, inequality starts with education.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

Reforms required in Bangladesh’s school system

The country faces a multitude of challenges, from severe literacy and numeracy gaps to the politicisation of school committees.

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

When teachers become targets: Lessons from Emperor Alamgir

How do you process the nationwide humiliation of teachers?

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education

When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?