Staff Correspondent

The current curriculum is not feasible and the education system will gradually revert to the previous curriculum, Planning and Education Adviser in the Interim Government Wahiduddin Mahmud said on Sunday.

However, he assured that the transition would not cause discomfort for students.

During a press briefing at his office in the Secretariat Mahmud, who took on his advisory role on August 17, said that while curriculum development is essential to meet the changing times, the current system is proving difficult to implement with the available resources.

“The new curriculum was introduced in 2021…the one we’ve developed is challenging to implement effectively under current conditions. I don’t believe it’s universally suitable for our country,” Wahiduddin Mahmud said.

He indicated that the education sector would likely revert to the previous curriculum, particularly due to challenges in the evaluation process. “We will try to transition back to the old curriculum temporarily, but we will ensure that those who have already started under the new system are not placed in an uncomfortable situation,” he said.

Mahmud said that the transition would be gradual, and efforts would be made to avoid any disruption or discomfort for students and teachers.

When asked if the new curriculum would be cancelled, Mahmud said, “I am not saying it will be cancelled. We will revert to the old curriculum step by step since the new one is not feasible. However, we will ensure that those currently studying under the new system are not affected.”

Mahmud also addressed the issue of the vacant Vice-Chancellor positions in public universities.

“This is a significant challenge, but also an opportunity. We need to quickly fill these vacant positions, particularly in major universities, with individuals who are true education enthusiasts and possess the necessary qualifications,” Mahmud said.