Prime Minister’s Education Adviser Mahdi Amin on Thursday said that the government plans to introduce two new subjects each in classes IV and VI from the next academic year, 2026.
Speaking at a press conference at the Education Ministry’s conference room at the Bangladesh Secretariat, he said, “the initiative is part of the government’s efforts to build a more holistic and skills-orientated education system.”
“Under the plan, ‘Sports’ and ‘Culture’ will be introduced in class IV at the primary level, while ‘Learning with Happiness’ and ‘Technical and Vocational Education’ will be added to the class VI curriculum,” he said.
Mahdi Amin also stated, “the government has undertaken an extensive action plan to transform the education system from being merely certificate-orientated into one that fosters moral values, social responsibility, creativity, sportsmanship, cultural awareness and employable skills.”
He said, “the incumbent government’s goal is to establish an education system that ensures equity, fairness and equal opportunities for all learners.”
“Efforts are underway to reduce the existing disparities between urban and rural education and ensure quality education for every child,” the adviser added.
Referring to the government’s vision for an education system that goes beyond examination results and academic certificates, he highlighted the importance of nurturing civic values, social responsibility, ethics, family values and discipline among students.
The education adviser also emphasised co-curricular activities, including Girls’ Guides, Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and Rover Scouts, saying these should receive greater emphasis in schools, colleges and universities across the country.
He said a wide range of activities, including sports, cultural programmes, debates, science fairs, entrepreneurship development initiatives, innovation programmes and various competitions, are being organised nationwide to enhance students’ creativity and leadership qualities.
“The primary objective of these programmes is to nurture teamwork, leadership, discipline, interpersonal communication and career-orientated skills among students,” Mahdi Amin added.
The adviser continued, “the gradual establishment of laboratories in educational institutions from Class VIII onwards to facilitate technical and vocational education.”
He said, “opportunities for internships, apprenticeships and hands-on learning would be expanded to make education more relevant to real-life needs and better prepare students for future careers.”
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