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Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
The Ministry is focused on modernizing the national curriculum while addressing systemic challenges like high dropout rates, teacher vacancies, and public examination integrity.
DSHE issued an order rescheduling half-yearly and pre-test examinations to July 1–16.
Minister Milon announced synchronized general subject examinations for Madrasa, Technical, and general boards starting in 2027.
Minister Milon mandated CCTV monitoring and warned of legal action against cheating for HSC exams.
Minister Milon informed Parliament that 8,486 teacher posts are vacant in technical institutions.
Directorate of Madrasa Education suspended MPO benefits for 13 teachers due to forged certificates.
The Ministry of Education operates through two statutory divisions: Secondary and Higher Education Division (SHED) and Technical and Madrasa Education Division (TMED). Minister Milon holds charge of both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education simultaneously. The combined FY2025-26 budget figure (602,420,000,000 BDT) covers both SHED (Tk 47,564 crore) and TMED (Tk 12,678 crore) under MoEdu's mandate only; Primary and Mass Education (Tk 35,403 crore) is a separate ministry. VC appointments in 2026 have been made without election-panel procedures mandated by individual university orders, a pattern consistent across successive governments but drawing renewed criticism under the BNP administration. Secretary of SHED as of April-May 2026: Abdul Khaleque (confirmed active at May 10-12 workshop).
DSHE directed all educational institutions to update official websites by July 5.
HSC and equivalent examinations commenced nationwide for over 1.27 million candidates.
Minister Milon announced a recruitment plan for 102,500 teachers.
Minister Milon announced a new curriculum prioritizing co-curricular and technical education for 2028 implementation.
Source: 19 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05