Bangladesh to join global leaders at UK’s Education World Forum in May

British Deputy High Commissioner James Goldman has met Education Minister Ehsanul Hoque Milan, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, and Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Mahdi Amin to discuss Bangladesh delegation’s participation in the upcoming Forum in London.

The discussion focused on the importance of the forum, delegation’s participation in key sessions, wrap around events, potential bilateral meetings with other country ministers during the EWF, and strengthening UK‑Bangladesh cooperation in education, said the British High Commission in Dhaka on Thursday.

The Education World Forum underscores that education is central to navigating these intersecting challenges, equipping learners with the knowledge, skills, competencies, and values needed to build human-centred, peaceful, just and sustainable societies.

The Forum's 2026 edition will bring together education and training ministers from around the world, alongside key multilateral organisations and strategic industry partners, to learn from one another and explore how education, at all levels, in all settings and throughout life, can be reimagined to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and unlock opportunities for growth, a senior official told UNB.

In a time of global uncertainty marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, widening inequalities, intensifying climate crises and rapid technological change, education stands as a critical strategic force for resilience, innovation and social cohesion, officials said.

Focusing on the practical challenges and solutions of policy implementation and leveraging international dialogue and partnerships amid shrinking public funding and growing threats to cooperation, the Education World Forum 2026 aims to support education ministers in building inclusive, high-quality and future-ready education systems that foster resilience, innovation and a shared sense of responsibility for our collective future.

Through a diverse programme of plenary sessions, parallel tracks, and workshops, the forum will enable focused conversations and the exchange of practical experiences across four interlinked, overarching themes: peace, planet, purpose and pathways.

In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, including the rapid rise of AI, this theme examines how education can remain human-centred and purpose-driven.

Discussions will highlight strategies to create flexible and diverse pathways that respond to different learners’ needs and enable them to thrive in a complex, fast-changing world, fostering equity, inclusion, and lifelong opportunities, reports UNB.