State Minister for Primary and Mass Education, Bobby Hajjaj, announced on Saturday that the government is set to introduce radical policy changes aimed at resolving long-standing issues in the education sector, specifically the nationwide teacher shortage.
During a visit to Sahitya Model Primary School, the Minister told reporters that these reforms are designed to modernize the system and address the primary demands of educators. "Solving education sector problems is the key to reducing our country’s economic and social challenges," he stated.
The Minister also served as the Chief Guest at a workshop focused on school feeding and project implementation for schools in Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, and Bhasan Char. He emphasized that the government is prioritizing the introduction of mid-day meals to improve student attendance and health.
Hajjaj noted that fostering an educated society is the most effective way to prevent the rise of "mob culture" and social instability.
Project Director Mohammad Amjad Hossain revealed that school feeding programs are currently active in 1,095 primary schools across Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban. Furthermore, with World Bank funding, UNICEF is set to conduct educational programs in approximately 4,400 schools within the Ukhia-Teknaf camps and 20 schools in Bhasan Char.
The event was attended by the Director General of Primary Education, Shahina Ferdousi and other senior officials. Following the workshop, the Minister inspected several schools to monitor the progress of ongoing improvement projects.
