Mega projects planned for tech labs nationwide
AI education to enter curriculum from 2027.
Robotics and Machine Learning in Grades 6-12
The government has initiated a move to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) education into the curriculum for classes six through twelve starting from the 2027 academic year to tackle the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and equip students with modern technological skills.
On Tuesday (November 10) afternoon, Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milan announced these plans in a statement under Rule 71 during the second day of the fourth session of the National Parliament.
Presided over by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal, the session was informed that the new curriculum will feature contemporary topics such as AI utilization, robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, machine learning, and nanotechnology. Special emphasis will also be placed on responsible AI usage, fact-checking, deepfake detection, and online safety.
During his parliamentary address, the Education Minister detailed the grade-wise breakdown: Grade 6 will cover basics of AI, VR, and robotics; Grade 7 will introduce IoT and AI search tools; Grade 8 will include AI assistants, automation, and freelancing; Grades 9–10 will cover ethical AI, machine learning, deep learning, and nanotechnology; and Grades 11–12 will focus on practical AI applications in daily life and education.
Drawing examples from Singapore’s curriculum, he stressed that students must be taught how to verify information alongside using AI. Notably, Bangladeshi delegates participated in UNESCO's 'Digital Learning Week' from September 8 to 11, which focused on preventing AI misuse.
Furthermore, plans are underway to establish tech labs in nearly 5,000 institutions with an estimated budget of BDT 7,500 crore, along with the 'Next Generation Secondary Education' project worth BDT 3,397.49 crore to set up multimedia classrooms and labs across 1,050 institutions. In the past, Phase 1 of the Sheikh Russel Digital Lab project was completed at BDT 397 crore, and the government continues to prioritize ICT allocation. //DBTech/ANSCN/RESME/FOPTE//
