Free school uniforms, mid-day meals to be expanded under new education initiatives, Tarique tells parliament

In the tradition of reviewing the performance of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) at the mid-point of each fiscal year, the National Economic Council (NEC) recently revised the total ADP allocation.

This continuation exposes systemic failures, weak accountability

Govt must take proper policy measures to keep students in school

Reforms necessary to ensure quality, end disparities

Huge number of students not sitting for the upcoming HSC exams

Why is there no education reform commission?

But decisions taken under pressure will be harmful in the long run

Expedite printing, resolve PDF download issues

Quota decisions must be uniform across all public universities

A strong start to the academic year is crucial after recent disruptions

An education commission, chosen with care, can advise the interim government and serve the nation by identifying key areas that need reforms.

Demands for re-evaluation of results risk setting a dangerous precedent

Take steps to reopen flood-hit schools

Its impact on the nation’s future may be devastating

An enduring buzz in academia is that it requires political connections to advance in one’s career. This is a fundamental concern.

One and a half years after it was launched, implementation of the new curriculum at schools is still in a shambles as the authorities are yet to finalise a method of evaluating the students.

There are many challenges to successfully implementing this new curriculum in Bangladesh.

How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?

It is well-known that an increase in government expenditure in education can contribute to economic growth and poverty alleviation