Bangladesh’s education system has deteriorated significantly over the past two decades, according to comments made by Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobby Hajaz in the National Parliament. Hajaz stated that the country’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) level is now comparable to Singapore’s sixth grade. The minister made this observation during a general discussion on the supplementary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year in the second session of the 13th National Parliament on Sunday. Hajaz attributed this decline to twenty years of neglect within the education sector. The parliamentary session was presided over by the Speaker. This revelation highlights serious concerns regarding the quality and standards of education in Bangladesh. Further details regarding the discussion were not immediately available.