Curriculum Development in Madrasah Education: A Comparative Study with Mainstream Education in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's education system has historically included madrasahs. Alia and Qawmi Madrasahs shape the lives and futures of numerous students. However, rapid global change has made Madrasah education reform necessary. This dissertation examines Bangladeshi Madrasah education's history, differences between Alia and Qawmi Madrasahs, problems, and prospects. The research shows a complicated educational landscape where religious teachings coexist with modern academia. This study found English, maths, and ICT competency gaps between Madrasah and mainstream students. Poor teacher support, faculty skills mismatches, and large course loads contribute to this gap. This educational disparity might hurt Madrasah students' employability and academic performance. Religious-only Qawmi Madrasahs are less prepared for a quickly changing world. These schools are unwilling to teach non-religious courses, restricting student exposure to other viewpoints. Restrictions on reading and contact have curtailed kids' outside world exposure. In contrast, Alia Madrasahs balance religious knowledge with specialised subjects. This approach is excellent, but Alia Madrasahs confront resource limits, ageing infrastructure, and dwindling enrolment. These obstacles make Bangladeshi Madrasah education dubious. The article stresses the need for reform to help Madrasahs fulfil modern needs. Madrasah authorities, the government, and society must adapt, innovate, and invest in these institutions. This study concludes that curriculum development is key to improving Madrasah education. Students can better handle future issues by balancing religious and modern studies, encouraging critical thinking, and problem-solving. This comprehensive article examines Madrasah education in Bangladesh and highlights future difficulties and potential. It encourages Madrasahs to adapt to the changing educational scene to improve their students' and nation's future.