4 new textbooks reflect PM’s long-term vision for education: Mahdi

Prime Minister's Education Adviser Mahdi Amin said on Sunday that the four new textbooks being introduced for the 2027 academic year reflect Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's long-term vision, experience and commitment to reforming Bangladesh's education system.

Speaking at the inauguration of a workshop to finalise the framework of the new primary and secondary-level textbooks at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka, Mahdi said the prime minister has worked on education for decades, and his ideas have been incorporated into the government's election manifesto and current education reforms.

He said the proposed "Learning with Happiness" textbook should be more visually engaging than traditional textbooks by incorporating more illustrations, diagrams, tables and other visual elements to make learning enjoyable for students.

Mahdi also suggested adding an introductory chapter explaining the philosophy, objectives and practical application of the new curriculum to help teachers and students better understand its purpose.

On technical education, he stressed the need to eliminate the stigma surrounding vocational studies and said the government plans to establish technical education laboratories in every school, from rural institutions to the country's top urban schools, so that all students gain practical skills.

He noted that curriculum development is an ongoing process and said the government is simultaneously correcting factual errors and historical distortions found in existing textbooks to ensure an objective presentation of history.

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The adviser praised officials of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) and subject experts for completing the development of the four new textbooks within a few months, describing it as a major achievement.

He said the government aims to deliver textbooks to every student by 1 January, requiring the printing and distribution of nearly 31 crore books across the country by mid-November.

Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon, State Minister for Culture Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque, and senior education officials also attended the event.