Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan said that modernization of the education system is essential for national development. Speaking as chief guest at the ‘China-Bangladesh Education Cooperation Forum 2026’ held at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka on Saturday, he emphasized that the government has prioritized education and plans to allocate 5 percent of GDP to the sector. He also announced initiatives to revise syllabuses, curricula, and academic calendars to improve quality.

The minister highlighted that teacher development is key to raising educational standards and mentioned a joint initiative with China to train general and technical educators. He said education would serve as the main bridge strengthening Bangladesh-China relations. Several memorandums of understanding were signed between institutions from both countries to enhance cooperation in education.

The event, chaired by Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen, was attended by senior Bangladeshi education officials, including the Prime Minister’s Education Adviser Mahdi Amin and UGC Chairman Dr. Mamun Ahmed. Guests also inaugurated an education and technology exhibition following the forum.