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The Problem in Science Education in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh’s leading science outreach and popularization platform, BigyanPriyo is on a mission to make science accessible, relatable, and inspiring for everyone. However, the challenge is immense.

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According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (2019–2023), every year, nearly 300,000 students drop science right after their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations. Source

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The problem runs deep—between 1993 and 2015, student interest in science at the secondary level fell by 48% The Daily Star. This steep decline reflects not just an education gap, but also a future skills and innovation gap for Bangladesh.

The Problem in Science Education in Bangladesh
Causes

Three Roots

1

STEM Curiosity Gap

Science is not being presented in an appealing way. As a result, interest in STEM education is declining, and a sense of ‘science anxiety’ is growing among students.

2

Lack of proper use of technology is causing waste of time and resources. This not only slows down science learning but also deepens territorial inequality across the entire education system.

3

Hands-On Learning Deficit

Students are missing out on practical skill development. Without hands-on learning, their engagement with science remains low, limiting both curiosity and future readiness.

Consequence

As a result, students are becoming increasingly misaligned with the true purpose of science education.

Beyond MBBS or Engineering, most science students do not see clear career pathways. Yet, only 3.93% manage to study MBBS, and just 2.8% secure a place in their dream engineering institutes. The vast majority end up pursuing aimless studies or settling for non-innovative careers.

This creates a cycle where the lack of skilled talent limits research-driven employment opportunities in Bangladesh, and in turn, the country loses its brightest minds to opportunities abroad.