BigstockAllocation for the budget for the secondary and higher education sector saw a significant rise, going from Tk29,624 crore in the fiscal year 2019-20 to Tk33,117 crore in the fiscal year 2020-21The government has proposed a budget of Tk66,401 crore for the education sector in the next fiscal year, up from a budget of Tk61,114 crore in the fiscal year 2019-20. However, allocation for the budget for the secondary and higher education sector saw a significant rise, going from Tk29,624 crore in the fiscal year 2019-20 to Tk33,117 crore in the fiscal year 2020-21. In addition, Tk8,344 crore was allocated for technical and madrasa education for the next fiscal year, which was Tk7,450 crore in the fiscal year 2019-20. However, the main strategy for the primary education sector in the next fiscal year will be to ensure a high-quality primary education system, and to reduce dropout rates in schools. The government is giving more emphasis on improving the quality of secondary education and on research in higher education, according to the draft budget statement.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 11, 2020 12:07 UTC