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Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Thursday outlined the government’s vision to expand technical and vocational education, announcing a significant increase in budget allocation aimed at building a skilled workforce.
Speaking in Parliament, the minister said Tk 6,000 crore has been added to the sector in the new budget, raising total allocation to Tk 18,000 crore.
The move, he said, reflects the government’s strong commitment to strengthening technical education in line with the Prime Minister’s directive.
Responding to a private member’s resolution placed by BNP lawmaker Mohammad Shamim Kaiser, Milon said technical education facilities are being expanded nationwide under multiple development projects.
He noted that one technical school has already been established in the MP’s constituency, while another is included in a project to build 100 technical schools.
In addition, under a large-scale project 329 technical institutions is currently being implemented, further widening access to vocational training across the country.
The minister highlighted that vocational streams have been introduced in schools, colleges and madrasas to equip students with practical skills.
To encourage students ,those enrolled in vocational programmes receive a monthly stipend of Tk 500, along with Tk 1,000 annually for educational materials and another Tk 1,000 for examination-related expenses.
Milon said the initiative aims to encourage greater enrolment and help develop skilled human resources to meet both domestic and global demand. He noted that while many developed countries face labour shortages, Bangladesh has the potential to turn its large population into a skilled workforce.
The government also plans to establish at least one technical school and college in every upazila, he added.
Highlighting current infrastructure, the minister said Bangladesh now has 51 diploma institutes and 161 technical colleges.
He urged lawmakers to submit proposals for new institutions in underserved areas, assuring that such requests would be considered based on necessity.
The government’s continued investment in technical education is expected to play a crucial role in driving employment, productivity, and long-term economic growth.
