Secondary and Higher Education Division explained

Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education
Formation:	2016
Headquarters:	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:	Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali
Website:	Secondary and Higher Education Division

Secondary and Higher Education Division 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 25227 High schools and 37 public universities and 92 private universities.^[2] Md. Sohorab Hossain is the Secretary and Head of the Division.^{[3] [4]}

History

On 30 November 2016, the Government of Bangladesh divided the Education Ministry into two divisions, Secondary and Higher Education Division and Technical and Madrasah Education Division.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. News: Govt will create right atmosphere for research . 10 July 2019 . The Daily Star . 6 May 2019 . en.
2. Web site: bn:মাধ্যমিক ও উচ্চ শিক্ষা বিভাগ . http://www.shed.gov.bd/site/page/fe33307e-b51f-41b0-8586-02d86c1b9086/Overview- . shed.gov.bd . 10 July 2019 . en.
3. Web site: Senior Secretary . shed.portal.gov.bd/ . 10 July 2019.
4. News: Are the kids actually alright? . 10 July 2019 . The Daily Star . 17 August 2018 . en.
5. News: Education ministry split into 2 divisions . 10 July 2019 . The Daily Star . 30 November 2016 . en.
6. News: Irregularities, illegal activities mar education ministry projects: officials . 10 July 2019 . New Age . en.