Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that the new national syllabus and curriculum are being designed to reduce students’ dependence on coaching centers. He said the curriculum emphasizes classroom-based learning and co-curricular activities to ensure a more holistic education. The minister made these remarks on Monday at the inauguration of the ‘Primary Education Medal Competition 2026’ in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.

Highlighting new initiatives, the minister stated that free school uniforms will be distributed to students starting in the last week of July. He added that by 2028, the government plans to minimize session delays so that students can move quickly to the next academic stage after exams. The results of this year’s HSC exams will be published within two months, and SSC and equivalent results are targeted for release by July 20.

On technical education, he said construction of 329 new Technical Schools and Colleges across the country will be completed within two years to expand vocational training. Revised textbooks will reach all schools by December to ensure smooth distribution for the new academic year.