The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education in collaboration with UNICEF Bangladesh and development partners, on Sunday convened a national consultation workshop to review and complete Bangladesh's Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT)-RAPID Survey 2026, reaffirming a shared commitment to helping every child build the skills they need to learn, thrive and succeed.

The workshop brought together senior officials from the Ministry , the Directorate of Primary Education, the National Academy for Primary Education, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board, the Bureau of Non-Formal Education, development partners and UNICEF.

Participants reviewed progress, validated evidence, and identified priorities to strengthen children's learning across the country.

Bangladesh has made significant progress in expanding access to education, said a press release.

The next challenge is ensuring that every child is learning. Strong reading, maths and socio-emotional skills developed in the early years are the foundation for future learning, better opportunities, and the country's continued development.

"Every child deserves the opportunity to develop the skills they need to succeed in school and in life," said Gillian Mellsop, UNICEF Representative ad interim to Bangladesh.

"Today's workshop reflects our shared commitment to using evidence to strengthen education policies and investments, so that every child can build strong foundations for learning and reach their full potential."

Launched by UNICEF and the Hempel Foundation in 2023, the FLAT initiative helps countries track actions to improve children's learning. Bangladesh's completed survey will contribute to the global FLAT 2026 findings, expected in October, while also helping inform national education planning and future investments to improve learning outcomes for children.