Bangladesh faces textbook shortage at start of academic year, with delivery delays blamed on a "conspiracy."

In Bangladesh, a delayed textbook distribution has caused inconvenience for students starting the new academic year. Only a fraction of the needed textbooks have been distributed, with many not expected until January 20th. The government has apologized, promising to publish soft copies online to mitigate the issue. Education advisor Wahiduddin Mahmud blamed a conspiracy for the delays and assured that book quality would remain high.

January 01, 2025
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