Rahman, Mohammad MosiurIslam, Md ShaifulKarim, AbdulChowdhury, Takad AhmedRahman, Muhammad MushfiqurSeraj, Prodhan Mahbub IbnaSingh, Manjet Kaur Mehar2026-07-152026-07-151/1/2019Rahman, M.M., Islam, M.S., Karim, A. et al. English language teaching in Bangladesh today: Issues, outcomes and implications. Lang Test Asia 9, 9 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40468-019-0085-8222904432-s2.0-85068919094https://hdl.handle.net/10361/28562Given the significance of English in the global world, English language teaching in Bangladesh has become subject to a supreme concern in maintaining economic growth and developing a skilled workforce. In this article, several barriers have been discussed based on a critical analysis of published materials. This review article covers several key issues such as the status of English in the country; English in education policies; factors affecting the implementation of communicative language teaching curriculum, method, and materials in Bangladesh; validity of the current assessment and its washback effect on English language teaching in Bangladesh; and current situation of teachers’ professional development. The article concluded with language policy and planning implications for policymakers, curriculum and material developers, public exams’ test-setters, and future English teacher training programmes, keeping the overall development of ELT in Bangladesh in mind. © The Author(s). 2019.14 pagesen-USTRUECLT curriculumCLT methodologyCLT textbook and assessment reformEnglish in BangladeshEnglish in education policyEnglish language teaching in BangladeshTeacher educationValidity and washback effect of testingEnglish language--Study and teaching--Bangladesh.English language--Examinations.Article10.1186/s40468-019-0085-8