Education Minister Bidhan Ranjan Roy

Bidhan Ranjan Roy, the new Primary and Mass Education adviser in Bangladesh, has highlighted the urgent need to improve the quality of primary education, noting that current standards are insufficient despite progress in literacy rates. Similarly, Hang Chuon Naron, Cambodia's Minister of Education, outlined four key guidelines aimed at enhancing educational quality, emphasizing good governance, curriculum adjustments, student health, and community participation. In Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced a plan to overhaul government schools, prioritizing quality over quantity, with a roadmap due by September 15. Khandu also expressed urgency in implementing reforms aligned with the National Education Policy by 2030, aiming to boost government schools' appeal. He criticized the poor quality of education in these institutions despite competitive teacher salaries, calling for immediate action to rectify the situation. Collectively, these initiatives reflect a growing recognition across regions of the need for significant reforms to elevate educational standards.