July 21, 2026
The government says yes, but curriculum delays and a tight printing schedule fuel doubts
The government aims to complete preparations for the new books by Nov 30
Students will get structured lessons in arts, music, dance and drama
Education Minister Ehsanul Hoque Milon stresses curriculum reform at NCTB meeting
Bidhan says the interim government has printed 300 million books free of cost
Officials hope to deliver all books for secondary and Ebtedayee students by mid-January
Some books for grades 7 and 8 may take until early January to reach Upazilas, NCTB officials say
“The secondary book printing process was initiated early, but several tenders were cancelled and rules amended,” says the NCTB’s public relations officer
