Bangladesh to launch new curriculum in 2028 focusing on creativity and global skills

Bangladesh is set to overhaul its primary and secondary education system with a new curriculum launching in 2028. Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced the plan, emphasizing a shift towards developing students' creativity, employability, and international competitiveness.

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We are moving towards the new curriculum from 2028.

The revised curriculum, delayed from 2027 due to time constraints, will integrate technical and professional education starting from grade 6. Initially theoretical, this will progress to practical learning. Prime Minister's Adviser on Education Affairs, Mahdi Amin, highlighted that the curriculum will balance textbook knowledge with co-curricular activities, including culture and sports. It will also focus on moral education, social values, and skills essential for future careers, entrepreneurship, and global job markets.

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We want to bring co-curricular activities into the education system.

Teachers are expected to adopt a more guiding, friendly approach to help students develop into good citizens. The government also plans to encourage students to learn a third language, chosen based on their educational stream and future aspirations, to enhance their global competitiveness. This initiative aims to leverage Bangladesh's large population as a source of skilled human resources capable of competing on the international stage. The minister indicated that financial support, such as student loans, might be considered for students pursuing third-language studies.

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We will do whatever needs to be done within 2028. We cannot delay it. That is our mission.