Widespread dissatisfaction has emerged among students and parents regarding the quality of classroom teaching in most public and private schools across Bangladesh, including the capital. Many teachers are accused of irregular attendance and superficial teaching focused only on completing syllabuses. As a result, students increasingly depend on private tutoring and coaching centers, raising family expenses and causing physical and mental strain. Despite a policy introduced in 2012 to curb teachers’ involvement in coaching, its implementation remains largely absent.

In response, the current government has launched several initiatives to improve education quality, including an online class monitoring system under the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE). However, education stakeholders argue that without stronger field-level supervision and effective laws against coaching businesses, online monitoring alone will not yield results. Experts also cite teacher shortages, weak infrastructure, and low budgets as key factors behind declining standards.

Government officials have announced plans to enhance teacher training, increase remuneration, and revise curricula to promote joyful learning. Authorities emphasize that these reforms are part of a long-term strategy to address systemic issues in the education sector.