Cambridge launches GCE O Level Bangladesh Studies

1) There are currently seven schools in Bangladesh, not two, entering candidates for University of Cambridge International Examinations. This figure will grow to 12 in 2005 as other schools will begin to take examinations. Furthermore, we anticipate that the number of schools will increase significantly from 2006 and 2007 as many schools, such as BIS, BIT, British School of Law, Mapleleaf, Mastermind, Scholastica, Sunbeams, as well as provincial schools, have indicated their intention to enter candidates for the Cambridge GCE O Level in Bangladesh Studies.

2) We will not need to produce English translations of the textbooks of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board as these already exist. These books are on our reading list, along with other suggested teaching resources. In addition, as mentioned by your correspondent, a textbook will be produced in collaboration with teachers in Bangladesh.