New School Curriculum to Launch in 2028

The government has announced plans to introduce a revised national curriculum in primary and secondary schools from 2028, while four new subjects will be added to Classes IV and VI beginning in the 2027 academic year.

The announcement was made by Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education and Primary and Mass Education, Mahdi Amin, at a press briefing at the Secretariat highlighting the government’s recent activities.

As part of the planned reforms, Sports and Culture will be introduced as compulsory subjects for Class IV students from 2027. Meanwhile, Technical and Vocational Education and Learning with Happiness will be added to the curriculum for Class VI students.

Mahdi Amin said the government is working on both revising the existing curriculum and introducing new educational components aimed at modernising the system.

“The education sector faced major setbacks over the past 16 years, and rebuilding it will take time,” he said.

“There are areas in the current curriculum that require revision, while new subjects are also being introduced to align with our broader vision for education reform,” he added.

According to the adviser, the Learning with Happiness course will focus on values, ethics and character-building to help develop responsible citizens. The programme will include teacher guidelines and training modules to support classroom delivery.

He also said greater emphasis would be placed on learning a third language through an expanded component within the existing curriculum framework.

“Alongside the four new subjects, a major component on third-language learning will be incorporated, while consultations with education experts will continue to improve and refine the curriculum,” Mahdi Amin said.

Education Minister Milon said a complete curriculum overhaul could not be completed within a short period but assured that reforms were progressing steadily.

“We are introducing new subjects in Classes IV and VI from 2027 after ensuring the process is practical and implementable,” he said.

“The broader curriculum reform many expect is already underway and will become visible from 2028. Necessary revisions are continuing, and four new textbooks will be introduced as part of the process,” the minister added.

Responding to a question regarding a recent report on university vice-chancellor appointments, the minister declined to comment, saying the government would manage higher education reforms independently.