Tianjin:Bangladesh and China have reached an agreement to collaborate on nine key areas of educational cooperation, according to a press release from Bangladesh's Ministry of Education.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the collaboration will focus on establishing Chinese standard diploma vocational institutes, setting up smart classrooms, and expanding Chinese language learning opportunities throughout Bangladesh. The agreement aims to elevate the country's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system to international standards, fostering sustainable employment opportunities for technical students and enhancing quality technology-based education nationwide.
The agreement was finalized during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference 2026 in Tianjin, China. Dr. A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon, Minister for Education and Primary and Mass Education, led the Bangladeshi delegation, while Chinese Vice Minister of Education Ren Youqun headed the Chinese delegation.
Dr. Milon emphasized the necessity of strengthening Bangladesh's technical education system and creating international-standard employment opportunities for students. He requested technical and infrastructural support from Chinese educational institutions to establish the vocational institutes across Bangladesh.
Vice Minister Ren Youqun assured full support for the proposals, pledging comprehensive cooperation from China in developing Bangladesh's education system. He confirmed that China would back reforms in TVET, the construction of smart classrooms, modernization of technical institutions, and the expansion of Chinese language education across the country.
Both countries expressed a strong commitment to implementing the bilateral initiatives promptly.