New Textbooks in January, Primary Students to Receive Uniforms: Education Minister

Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is working with the highest priority on education. He said, “The Prime Minister is regularly monitoring educational activities. The government is moving forward with plans to overhaul the country’s existing education system.”

The education minister made the remarks at a discussion titled “Public Thoughts on the Development of Kachua” in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, on Saturday (October 3). He said new textbooks would be handed over to primary and secondary students in January 2027. This year, emphasis is being placed on using quality paper and ink to ensure the standard of the books.

The education minister said, “Three lakh books have been returned to publishers due to poor quality. Action will be taken if any publisher’s work is found to have quality deficiencies. Even after the books are distributed, action will be taken against those concerned if any allegations of irregularities or negligence are found.”

He also said there are plans to provide primary school students with uniforms and other necessary educational materials in 2027. The education minister said, “The Ministry of Education is working on various plans to improve the quality of primary and secondary education and make the existing education system more effective.”