Question paper leaks, cheating will not return: Education Minister Milon
Newly-appointed Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has assured that question paper leaks and cheating will not return under his tenure.
Speaking at a press conference at the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, the minister said, “During my previous tenure, effective steps were taken to stop cheating and question paper leaks. I firmly believe these issues will not resurface.” UNB News
He outlined plans for comprehensive reforms aimed at modernizing the education system and bringing it up to global standards. “We will review curricula, emphasize digital literacy and English proficiency, and introduce subjects like nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and robotics to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” he said. He added that the main challenge is ensuring employment after education, and the system will be designed with this goal in mind.
Addressing students, Milon said, “We cannot move forward with a backdated education system. The world has become a global village, and our education must align with international standards.
We will work on transforming the system through digital platforms, technology-driven skills, and modern knowledge-based curricula.”
On allegations of irregularities and corruption in the ministry, the minister said, “We will not hold past governments accountable for what they did. However, there was no corruption during the previous tenure, and there will be none this time either. Regarding complaints about MPO inclusion and institutional recognition, necessary inquiries will be conducted and updates will follow.”
When asked about increasing salaries and benefits for private teachers, he said the government is aware of the matter and decisions will be announced in due course.
Education State Minister Bobby Hajjaj was also present.
State Minister Hajjaj said textbooks will be prepared following global standards observed by developed countries. “Particularly for history books, opinions from multiple historians will be considered to ensure alignment with global standards.
The government’s focus is on doing things correctly in the future rather than dwelling on past mistakes,” he said.
Secondary and Higher Education Secretary Rehana Parvin, Technical and Madrasa Education Secretary Muhammad Rafiqul Islam, directors general of various departments under the ministry, and officials from different levels of the Education Ministry were present at the conference.