Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal – Vol.4, No.15 Publication Date: Aug. 25, 2017 DoI:10.14738/assrj.415.3499. Al Noor, M. (2017). Education System and Its Importance in the Context of Bangladesh Education System. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 4(15) 36-45. Copyright © Society for Science and Education, United Kingdom 36 Education System and Its Importance in the Context of Bangladesh Education System Dr. Masud Al Noor Dept.of Apparel Manufacturing Management & Technology Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology ABSTRACT Education is the back bone of the nation. Without proper education it cannot be possible to make a wise nation. Bangladesh education system is not competitive in terms of compare with international level. Lack of unified curriculum and skilled teacher is the main factor to develop education sector and political illness is another factor to improve those system. It is time to identify the problems and find out the remedy. With a strong education system a highly qualified generation may emerge to lead Bangladesh in realizing the dreams and goals of the nation. The paper presents a significant analysis of education system of Bangladesh. Key Words: Education System, University Grants Commission, Higher Education, Quality Assurance INTRODUCTION The education system in Bangladesh encompasses both formal and non-formal education. Both types are available in a religious variant. Non-formal education encompasses organized, structured learning that takes place outside of the school environment. Examples of this include programmes aimed at tackling illiteracy, work related or talent development programmes, such as company training and lifelong learning programmes, but also training programmes for those who have left school without a qualification. Non-formal education is provided at a variety of levels. The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME) share responsibility for the entire education system, with the MoE responsible for all education after primary education. This includes religious education (taught at Madrasahs) and technical and secondary vocational education. The MoE prepares legislation and regulations, drafts policies and carries out supervision of educational institutions. The MoPME is responsible for primary education and non-formal education. University Grants Commission plays an advisory, supervisory and regulatory role in respect of higher education in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB) is responsible for the development of technical and professional education. BTEB also organizes examinations for various programmes and awards the certificates. Established in 1992 to develop higher education at Degree colleges, the National University formed an umbrella organization for all colleges offering general education programmes at bachelor’s and master’s level. It is basically an affiliating institution which administrates examinations and awards diplomas on behalf of its affiliated institutions. The country’s official language is Bengali. The second (not official) language is English. Further Urdu & hindi spoken by non-Bengali Muslims in Bangladesh. English is widely used in higher education. Medium of instruction is English at both public and private universities. School