State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced that Bangladesh’s education system will be restructured to produce skilled, ethical, and employable citizens rather than merely degree holders. Speaking as chief guest at the 2026 freshman reception for Tejgaon College’s undergraduate program in Dhaka, he emphasized that the government’s priority is to align education with real-life skills, values, and employment opportunities.

Citing World Bank data, Hajjaj noted that the average Bangladeshi higher secondary student’s learning level is comparable to that of a sixth-grade student in Singapore, calling the situation alarming. He attributed the decline in education quality to long-standing corruption, mismanagement, and poor planning, which have left many graduates unemployed. The government, he said, is implementing reforms to reverse this trend.

Hajjaj also stressed the importance of moral education, stating that building a developed nation requires citizens with integrity and responsibility. The event was chaired by Tejgaon College Principal Professor Shamima Yasmin and attended by National University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.S.M. Amanullah and other faculty members.