United News of Bangladesh

Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Monday said the printing process for next year's textbooks will begin on Tuesday while approximately 97.2 percent of this year’s textbooks have been distributed. While briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy, Azad referred Education Adviser CR Abrar regarding the printing process of next year’s textbooks. The Deputy Press Secretary said this year's textbook distribution has experienced some delays and a total of 39.6 crore textbooks were scheduled for distribution across various educational levels. Bangladesh takes steps to address China's concerns over textbooks, map Of these, 38,29, 61,000 textbooks have already been printed and distributed. However, due to some challenges, he said 1,08,05000 textbooks are yet to be printed and distributed. Azad expressed optimism that the interim government expects the remaining textbooks to be printed and distributed within the next week. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir and Assistant Press Secretary Suchismita Tithi were present.