Dhaka, May 9 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has openly admitted that Bangladesh has yet to achieve quality education despite significant expansion in the sector.

Speaking at an event on Saturday, he said Bangladesh is not lacking in numbers, but we are failing to deliver quality education.

"Our country already has 57 public universities. There are 116 private universities."

He added that the responsibility does not lie with students alone.

"This responsibility is ours. Under the direction of the prime minister, we will do whatever is necessary to move the education system forward and support you. We want you to study properly and help build tomorrow's Bangladesh."

The minister was speaking at the inauguration of the "C...