Bangladesh Aims to Establish Technical Schools and Colleges Across the Country

Bangladesh is set to expand its technical education system with the establishment of one technical school and college in each upazila, a move aimed at transforming its population into human resources. The initiative, led by the Directorate of Technical Education, seeks to equip students with technical knowledge and skills to enhance their employability in the labor market. The program is already underway, with 85 schools having started classes for their students in various districts.

Key Takeaways:

• The program aims to establish one technical school and college in each of the 493 upazilas across the country.
• The Directorate of Technical Education is overseeing the establishment of these institutions, with land acquisition, building construction, and teacher recruitment activities already underway.
• Dr. KM Kabirul Islam, Technical and Madrasa Education Secretary, stated that three acres of land will be acquired for each technical school and 100 well-furnished hostels will be built for female students.
• Director General (Additional Secretary) Shoaib Ahmad Khan revealed that about 840 students will get admission in technical schools and colleges in each upazila, with students taught pre-vocational and four trades from classes IX to XII.
• The DG also mentioned that over 6,400 permanent posts will be created for managing the educational activities of technical schools and colleges, and 400 posts will be created for performing work through outsourcing.
• Several lakh students will study from class VI to class XII in the technical schools and colleges.

Statistics:

• 493 upazilas across the country will have one technical school and college each.
• 85 schools have already started classes for their students in various districts.
• 3 acres of land will be acquired for each technical school.
• 100 well-furnished hostels will be built for female students in each technical school.
• 840 students will get admission in each technical school and college.
• Over 6,400 permanent posts will be created for managing the educational activities of technical schools and colleges.
• 400 posts will be created for performing work through outsourcing.
• Several lakh students will study from class VI to class XII.

Sources:

• Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) - official news agency of Bangladesh
• Interview with Prof. Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, Education Adviser
• Interview with Dr. KM Kabirul Islam, Technical and Madrasa Education Secretary
• Interview with Shoaib Ahmad Khan, Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Directorate of Technical Education.