Bobby Hajjaj, the state minister for Primary and Mass Education, has emphasised the importance of four core pillars and one new element to ensure the sustainable development of the country’s education system.
Speaking at the ‘Cambridge Press and Assessment Bangladesh Limited, Launch Event 2026’ held at a hotel in Dhaka on Tuesday, the state minister highlighted the need for curriculum modernisation, teacher development, climate-resilient infrastructure, alignment of education streams, and integration of technology, specifically Artificial Intelligence (AI) and future jobs.
The event was organised by Cambridge International Education.
The state minister noted that within just four months of taking office, the new government has established a clear, long-term vision for the national education system.
This vision focuses on producing world-class citizens, developing skilled human resources, and ensuring education is career-oriented and technology-driven.
Addressing the diversity of the current system, Bobby Hajjaj pointed out that there are currently more than 27 different types of education streams in Bangladesh.
He stressed the necessity of ensuring a common minimum standard so that students from Madrasas, Bangla medium, English medium, and government primary schools all have access to equivalent opportunities in basic knowledge and skills.
Emphasising the critical role of educators, the state minister remarked that just as a car cannot move without wheels, the education system cannot function without teachers.
He revealed that discussions are underway to utilise Cambridge’s teacher training programmes and other international expertise to ensure world-class training for the country’s vast number of teachers.
The launch event was attended by officials from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, the British High Commission, and the University of Cambridge.
