Dhaka: Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar emphasized the government’s focus on equipping students with life, language, and professional skills during a programme celebrating World Teachers’ Day-2025 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium. The initiative aims to prepare students for life, not just examinations, in an ever-evolving world.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prof. Abrar highlighted ongoing efforts to develop quality textbooks and reform NCTB regulations. The government is also working to elevate the University Grants Commission (UGC) to international standards through stakeholder consultations and transparent recruitment processes.
Significant measures have been implemented based on recommendations from various educational commissions. The government has adopted a policy to avoid publishing inflated results and has introduced scholarship exams to assess genuine merit. Additionally, the digitalization of the education system continues, with advancements in online transfers, e-filing, teacher training, and educational technology.
Prof. Abrar also discussed initiatives to create an internationally standard education environment through the Access to Global Knowledge program. Efforts to include new institutions in the MPO and enhance research opportunities via the Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBEIS) platform are underway.
Leadership within educational institutions is being strengthened by appointing head teachers and principals based on merit through the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA).
Other speakers at the event included Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder, Bangladesh University Grants Commission Chairman Professor Dr. SMA Faiz, UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh Dr. Susan Vize, and ICESCO Director General Dr. Salim M. Almalik. Prof. Bidhan remarked on the dignified status of teachers historically and stressed the importance of addressing salary disparities to uphold their dignity. The event was chaired by Secondary and Higher Education Division Secretary Rehana Parveen.