Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, the Finance Adviser, has announced that students will receive new textbooks in January for the upcoming academic year.
The statement was made on Sunday (21 September) during a media briefing following a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Government Procurement.
Key Points from the Announcement
- Distribution Timeline: Students are scheduled to receive new textbooks in January 2026.
- Printing Responsibility: The authorities will finalise which organisations or publishers will print the textbooks within the current month.
- Accountability Measures: Publishers or agencies previously accused of irregularities in textbook printing will not be awarded contracts this year, according to Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.
Summary
| Aspect | Details |
| Announcement By | Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Finance Adviser |
| Occasion | Meeting of Advisory Council Committee on Government Procurement |
| Date of Announcement | 21 September 2025 |
| Textbook Distribution | January 2026 |
| Printing Decision | To be finalised this month |
| Action Against Irregularities | Publishers previously accused of malpractice will be excluded |
Dr. Salehuddin emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring timely distribution of textbooks while maintaining transparency and accountability in the printing process, providing students with the necessary resources at the start of the academic year.
