A meeting between Bangladesh’s Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan, State Minister Bobby Hajjaj, and Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen was held to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education, technology, and language. The discussion focused on expanding Chinese language education and developing skilled human resources among the youth. The Chinese side announced a target to bring around 10,000 Bangladeshi students under Chinese language education, aiming to enhance employment opportunities in about 1,000 Chinese companies operating in Bangladesh and in 17 other countries.

The initiative includes joint programs with Dhaka University, North South University, BRAC University, and the University Grants Commission, with plans to launch courses at Chittagong University this year. Proposals were made to set up 300 smart classrooms in 150 schools, nine broadcasting centers, and modern labs equipped with updated software and hardware. A pilot project is already underway. The two sides also discussed modernizing polytechnic curricula, offering scholarships, and organizing study tours for Bangladeshi delegations to China.

The minister expressed optimism that this collaboration would strengthen Bangladesh-China educational and technological ties and help Bangladeshi youth achieve international-level skills.