Dhaka:The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Education has put forward a recommendation to ensure that textbooks for the 2027 academic year are distributed to students by December 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the committee also advised maintaining a bachelor's degree as the minimum qualification for chairpersons of managing committees at non-government educational institutions. Furthermore, they recommended the recruitment of teachers, who have passed the 1st to 12th NTRCA examinations, through a government executive order and emphasized the need to expedite retirement and welfare benefits for non-government teachers.
The recommendations were articulated during the committee's second meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, chaired by Md Selim Bhuiyan, MP. The meeting was attended by Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan, MP, and several other lawmakers. Prioritization of Hajj pilgrims and teachers with serious illnesses in benefit payments was also recommended, with the phased payment of outstanding benefits to retired teachers contingent on fund availability.
The committee was updated on the NTRCA recruitment process, which includes completing viva voce examinations by December. It also resolved to investigate irregularities and corruption within educational institutions under the National University. Additionally, it received briefings on the activities of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education and the ministry's stance on non-MPO-listed teachers and employees.
The meeting concluded with discussions on technical education improvements and the operations of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Chattogram. Present at the meeting were senior officials from various educational bodies, including the University Grants Commission and the National Curriculum and Textbook Board.