Secondary and Higher Education Division

Secondary and Higher Education Division
AbbreviationSHED
Formation2016
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
A. N. M. Ehsanul Hoque Milan
Abdul Khaleque
Budget৳57302 crore (US$4.7 billion) (2026-2027)
Websiteshed.gov.bd

Secondary and Higher Education Division (মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা বিভাগ) is a Bangladesh government division under the Ministry of Education responsible for secondary and higher education in Bangladesh. It is the highest policy making body concerning secondary and tertiary education in Bangladesh.[1] It is responsible for overseeing 25,227 high schools, 37 public universities, and 92 private universities.[2] Abdul Khaleque is the secretary of the division.[3]

History

On 30 November 2016, the government of Bangladesh divided the Education Ministry into two divisions, the Secondary and Higher Education Division and the Technical and Madrasah Education Division.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Govt will create right atmosphere for research". The Daily Star. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  2. ↑ মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা বিভাগ. Secondary and Higher Education Division. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "Secretary". Secondary and Higher Education Division. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "Education ministry split into 2 divisions". The Daily Star. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  5. ↑ "Irregularities, illegal activities mar education ministry projects: officials". New Age. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
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