Weekly Bangladesh Policy Outlook: Analysis, Truth, Debate.
University admission examinations in Bangladesh are far more than a gateway to higher education. Every year, they determine the future of hundreds of thousands of students and play a crucial role in shaping the country’s human capital. Over the years, however, dissatisfaction with the existing admission system has continued to grow among students, parents, teachers,…
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For many years, Bangladesh’s secondary and higher secondary education system has faced criticism over disparities in the standard and difficulty of examination papers prepared by different education boards. In response, the government has introduced the “One Nation, One Question Paper” policy, under which all general education boards administer the SSC and HSC examinations using a…
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In the United Kingdom, children with disabilities and special educational needs (SEN) are granted certain advantages in the context of systematic learning. These benefits include access to educational health and care plans, support from qualified staff, inclusive learning environments, adapted teaching methods, a positive learning environment, and statistical data and trends. These measures guarantee that…
Madrasa education remains a vital component of Bangladesh’s education system. Hundreds of thousands of students, particularly from lower income and lower middle-income families, receive their education through Alia and Qawmi madrasas. For decades, these institutions have played an important role in promoting religious education, nurturing moral values, and providing educational opportunities to communities that might…
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Dr M. Niaz Asadullah Professor of Economics, University of Dhaka (This column was published as an opinion-analysis piece in the Prothom Alo on 11th June 2026. By special nomination of the Editor-in-Chief and with the author’s permission, the column is republished in this bulletin) Recently, a statement by the Minister of State for the Ministry…
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Farah Zahir Editor, Oniket Research Group Bangladesh’s private school sector educates a substantial portion of the country’s children, from English-medium institutions catering to urban elites to thousands of small private establishments serving communities where government schools are overcrowded or underperforming. Yet this sector operates in a regulatory environment where the qualifications of those doing the…
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Naima Onamika Commissioning Editor – The Oniket Bulletin Bangladesh has long been regarded as a notable example of development success. Since independence in 1971, the country has transformed from a war-torn and low-income nation into a lower middle-income economy. It has achieved significant progress in health, education, and economic development indicators. One of the most…
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Barna Ahmed Burghfield St. Mary’s School, UK Bangladesh is contemplating a significant restructuring of its public examination system. Proposals to reduce the number of subjects examined at the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary Certificate levels and to compress the examination schedule have been put forward as measures to ease student stress and minimise disruption…
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Over the past few decades, Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in the education sector. Following independence, the country faced widespread illiteracy, limited educational institutions, and low school participation rates. Today, however, Bangladesh has gained international recognition for its near-universal primary school enrollment and steadily increasing literacy rates. Yet behind this national success lies an important…
Recently, the daily Prothom Alo published a report titled, “Free Freelancing Training Upon Passing HSC, Daily Allowance of 200 Taka.” At first glance, it feels like a new door is opening for the development of the country’s youth. I completely agree with this sentiment. This is undoubtedly a fantastic initiative for our young generation. The…
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