Chamok Hasan Issues Cautionary Advice as A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon Takes Charge of Education Ministry

The appointment of A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon as the Education Minister has reignited the debate over the urgent need for a massive overhaul of the country’s education system. While there is a national consensus that the current framework is broken, experts warn that hasty or short-sighted changes could potentially do more harm than good. The new minister now faces the delicate task of balancing the public’s demand for immediate change with the need for a scientifically sound and well-executed transition.

This challenge was recently highlighted by renowned educator and author Chamok Hasan on the podcast "Talk at Tong." Reflecting on the complexities of educational reform, Hasan noted that while his younger self would have demanded an immediate change, experience has shown that good intentions do not always guarantee success. He pointed out that history is full of well-meaning individuals who caused significant damage by implementing the wrong solutions.

Chamok Hasan specifically referenced the "Creative Question" (Srijonshil) system, which was introduced with the noble intent of fostering creativity but ultimately failed because the nation lacked the preparation and execution strategy to make it work.

The lesson for the newly sworn-in Minister A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon is clear: curriculum change must be accompanied by a robust mechanism to measure its actual impact on students. Without a way to evaluate whether children are truly benefiting, any shift in the syllabus remains a risky experiment. As Milon takes the helm, the focus remains on whether he can move beyond the "experimental" phase of the past and implement a stable, high-quality education system that prioritizes execution over mere intention.

The full episode is to be released on 19th February.