The government is working to establish an integrated and modern education system aimed at preparing the next generation as globally competitive, skilled, creative and patriotic citizens, said State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Sunday.
He said the new education framework would move beyond traditional textbook-based learning by introducing teacher guides, workbooks, remedial support materials and video lessons for each subject to help students continue learning both inside and outside classrooms.
The state minister made the remarks while attending as the special guest at the opening session of a workshop held to finalise the framework of four new primary and secondary-level textbooks for the 2027 academic year.
The workshop was organised at the International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha, Dhaka.
Boby Hajjaj said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has identified education as the country’s biggest investment for building a “New Bangladesh”.
As part of that vision, the government is working to introduce a modern, competency-based and internationally aligned national curriculum by 2028, he said, adding that the textbooks currently under preparation are being developed in line with the future curriculum.
The state minister said the proposed curriculum would focus on reducing dependence on rote memorisation and instead promote practical skills, problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, teamwork, creativity and moral values among students.
He said the new approach would strengthen the connection between education and real-life applications by placing greater emphasis on hands-on learning alongside theoretical knowledge.
Boby Hajjaj also highlighted the importance of cultural and sports education in students’ physical, mental and moral development.
He said cultural education would help students better understand Bangladesh’s history, heritage, values and national identity while encouraging creative expression.
Sports education, he added, would contribute to developing leadership, discipline, cooperation, teamwork and healthy lifestyles.
The state minister stressed that teacher training would receive top priority to ensure effective implementation of the new curriculum.
Considering the realities of nearly 65,000 government primary schools across the country, he said the curriculum is being designed to be practical, feasible and free from unnecessary academic pressure on students.
