DHAKA : State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today said the government is building an integrated and modern education system to develop the new generation into globally competitive, skilled, creative and patriotic citizens.

"The new system would go beyond textbooks by providing teacher guides, workbooks, remedial guides and video lessons for every subject, enabling students to learn both inside and outside the classroom," he said.

He made the remarks while speaking as the special guest at the inauguration of a workshop to finalise the framework of four new primary and secondary-level textbooks for the 2027 academic year at the International Mother Language Institute in Segunbagicha, Dhaka. 

He said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declared education the country's largest investment for building a New Bangladesh. 

In line with that vision, he said the government is working to introduce a modern, competency-based and internationally aligned national curriculum by 2028. 

The textbooks currently being prepared are designed to align with that future curriculum, he added.

Hajjaj said the new curriculum aims to move students away from rote learning by placing greater emphasis on practical skills, problem-solving ability, leadership, teamwork, creativity and moral values. 

It will also strengthen the link between education and real-life applications by giving greater importance to practical learning alongside theoretical knowledge, he opined.

He said cultural and sports education would play a vital role in the physical, mental and moral development of students. 

Through the cultural education, learners will gain a deeper understanding of Bangladesh's history, heritage, values and national identity while developing their creative talents, he opined. 

Sports education, he said, will help foster leadership, discipline, cooperation, teamwork and healthy lifestyles.

The state minister also stressed that teacher training would receive the highest priority for the successful implementation of the new curriculum. 

Considering the realities of nearly 65,000 government primary schools across the country, the curriculum is being designed to be practical, implementable and free from placing excessive academic pressure on students, he added.