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State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Sunday said the government is building an integrated and modern education system aimed at developing a globally competitive, skilled, creative and patriotic generation.
Speaking at a workshop to finalise the framework of four new textbooks for the 2027 academic year at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka, he said the new system will extend beyond traditional textbooks.
“It will include teacher guides, workbooks, remedial materials and video lessons for every subject, enabling learning both inside and outside the classroom,” he said.
Hajjaj noted that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has identified education as the country’s largest investment in building a “New Bangladesh.” In line with that vision, the government is working to introduce a modern, competency-based and internationally aligned national curriculum by 2028.
The textbooks currently under preparation are being designed to align with that future curriculum, he added.
Highlighting key reforms, the state minister said the new curriculum will move away from rote learning and place greater emphasis on practical skills, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, creativity and moral values.
It will also strengthen the connection between education and real-life application by giving equal importance to practical and theoretical learning.
Hajjaj said cultural and sports education will play a vital role in students’ physical, mental and moral development.
Cultural learning will help students better understand Bangladesh’s history, heritage and values, while nurturing creativity. Sports education, he added, will promote discipline, teamwork, leadership and healthy lifestyles.
He also stressed that teacher training will be given the highest priority to ensure effective implementation of the new curriculum.
Considering the realities of nearly 65,000 government primary schools nationwide, the curriculum is being designed to be practical, achievable and free from excessive academic pressure, he said.