- Bangladesh seeks to strengthen its primary education system by collaborating with Singapore and adopting global best practices
- State Minister Bobby Hajjaj held talks with Mitchel Lee on curriculum reform, teacher training, and tech-driven learning
- Focus on improving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), with Singapore offering support through training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Bangladesh is looking to strengthen its primary education system by drawing on global best practices, with Singapore’s education system emerging as a key model for collaboration. During a meeting held on April 30, 2026, at the Secretariat, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj held discussions with Mitchel Lee, highlighting opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the education sector.
The discussions focused on advancing education reform in Bangladesh, particularly in areas such as curriculum development, teacher training, and the integration of technology-driven education. The minister emphasized that the government is prioritizing improvements in Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), recognizing it as a critical building block for long-term student success. He also noted the need for a modern approach to language education, aimed at strengthening reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing skills among young learners.
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Referring to the global reputation of Singapore’s primary education curriculum, Bobby Hajjaj stated that Bangladesh could benefit significantly from Singapore’s structured and effective model. The exchange explored how adapting such proven strategies could enhance learning outcomes and classroom practices across Bangladesh.
Mitchel Lee expressed Singapore’s willingness to support Bangladesh through capacity-building programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives. He proposed study programs that would allow Bangladeshi government officials and education administrators to gain practical exposure to Singapore’s education framework, offering insights into successful policy implementation and classroom innovation.
Senior officials, including Primary and Mass Education Secretary Md Shakhawat Hossain, Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education Shahina Ferdousi, and Director General of the Bureau of Non-Formal Education Debabrata Chakraborty, were also present. Both sides expressed optimism that strengthened Bangladesh-Singapore education cooperation will lead to more dynamic partnerships and meaningful progress in education development.
