Education in Bangladesh

Education in Bangladesh is overseen by the Bangladesh's Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education is responsible for implementing policy for primary education and state-funded schools at a local level.

Pronunciation

In English: /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən ɪn ˌbæŋɡləˈdɛʃ/ In Bengali: বাংলাদেশের শিক্ষা

Etymology

The term "Education in Bangladesh" is a combination of the words "education" (from the Latin "educatio", meaning "a breeding, a bringing up, a rearing") and "Bangladesh" (from Bengali, meaning "Country of Bengal").

Overview

Education in Bangladesh has three major stages - primary, secondary and higher educations. Primary education is a 5-year cycle while secondary education is a 7- year one with three sub-stages: 3 years for junior secondary, 2 years for secondary and 2 years for higher secondary. The private schools also receive strong financial support from the state.

Related Terms

• Primary Education in Bangladesh
• Secondary Education in Bangladesh
• Higher Education in Bangladesh
• Madrasah Education in Bangladesh
• Technical and Vocational Education in Bangladesh

See Also

• Education policy in Bangladesh
• List of universities in Bangladesh
• Bangladesh's Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Primary and Mass Education

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