Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today stressed the need to strengthen cooperation with UNESCO to improve the overall quality of education in Bangladesh.
He made the remark during a meeting with UNESCO Representative in Bangladesh Dr. Susan Vize at the Bangladesh Secretariat here.
During the meeting, both sides emphasised enhancing mutual cooperation to improve the overall standard of education, prevent student dropout and ensure quality education in the country. They also discussed issues related to implementing a compulsory unified education system and improving the quality of education.
The discussion highlighted the importance of protecting students’ mental health, improving teachers’ skills and standards to ensure quality education and increasing the effectiveness of the education system.
The education minister, at the meeting, expressed hope for closer collaboration with development partners. “We will review the ongoing projects aimed at improving the quality of education. Our goal is not only to spend funds but also to ensure their effectiveness and usefulness,” he said.
He also said initiatives would be taken to review the existing curriculum to make the country’s education system more time-befitting.
Ways to eliminate bureaucratic delays and administrative complexity were also considered at the discussion. The minister encouraged UNESCO members to get in touch with him immediately when they asked for assistance in this area and promised to respond quickly and decisively.
Attending the meeting were senior representatives from the Secondary and Higher Education Division as well as Education Secretary Abdul Khaleque.
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