Secondary and Higher Education Division

Secondary and Higher Education Division (মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা বিভাগ) is a Bangladesh government division under the Ministry of Education responsible for secondary and higher education in Bangladesh. It is the highest policy making body concerning Secondary and Tertiary education in Bangladesh.[1] It is responsible for overseeing 25227 High schools and 37 public universities and 92 private universities.[2] Md. Sohorab Hossain is the Secretary and Head of the Division.[3][4]

Not to be confused with Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education.

Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education
Formation2016
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
WebsiteSecondary and Higher Education Division

History

On 30 November 2016, the Government of Bangladesh divided the Education Ministry into two divisions, Secondary and Higher Education Division and Technical and Madrasah Education Division.[5][6]

References
  1. "Govt will create right atmosphere for research". The Daily Star. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  2. মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা বিভাগ. shed.gov.bd. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  3. "Senior Secretary". shed.portal.gov.bd/. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  4. "Are the kids actually alright?". The Daily Star. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  5. "Education ministry split into 2 divisions". The Daily Star. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  6. "Irregularities, illegal activities mar education ministry projects: officials". New Age. Retrieved 10 July 2019.


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