After the independence of Bangladesh, no education policy could be implemented for about four decades. Although an education policy was formulated in line with the needs of independent Bangladesh, the overthrow of secularism and nationalism by anti-liberation forces in 1975 halted all progress. Several education policies/reports were formulated afterwards but could not be properly implemented. In 2009, the newly formed government after the national election focused on formulating a new education policy to fulfill the election manifesto and meet people's aspirations. An expert committee led by national professor Kazi Shahidullah was formed and within a short time, a draft education policy was formulated after taking public opinions through online and other means of consultation.