Education minister for developing students into world-class citizens

FE Team | Published: May 09, 2026 22:57:32

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said it is not enough for students to focus solely on traditional GPA-5-centred education; instead, they should be nurtured as global citizens, reports BSS.
"Our main goal is to transform the conventional education system into a modern and scientific one so that students can compete in the international arena," he said.
The education minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the 'China-Bangladesh Education Cooperation Forum-2026' at the International Mother Language Institute in the capital on Saturday.
The event was organised by the Embassy of China in Bangladesh and managed by the China-Bangladesh Education and Cultural Exchange Association.
Highlighting the limitations of the country's current education system, Milon said there was a lack of coordination between industry and universities. "This gap needs to be bridged. We want to transform our large workforce into skilled human resources capable of meeting the challenges of employment," he said.
He added, "We have not yet reached our desired goal of ensuring quality education. However, the incumbent government will do whatever is necessary to achieve it."
Addressing teachers, he said, "We cannot remain inactive throughout the year and only conduct examinations at the end. We must ensure continuous teaching and proper assessment in the classroom every day."
Referring to opportunities for higher education in China, the minister said the Chinese education system is advanced and relatively affordable. He noted that around 16,000 Bangladeshi students are currently studying there.
The event was chaired by Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen. Prime Minister's Education Adviser Mahdi Amin attended as a special guest.
Senior officials from the Secondary and Higher Education Division, including Secretary Abdul Khaleque, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed, BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Badruzzaman, and Director General of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Professor Dr Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Sohel also spoke.