State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has stressed the importance of fostering an educated and conscious society to prevent social instability and the growing trend of “mob culture” in the country.
Speaking to reporters after visiting the Sahityika Model Primary School in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday, the state minister revealed that the government is amending policies to address various long-standing issues within the education sector.
He stated that the government’s goal is not only to tackle problems administratively but also to address the root causes of the education crisis through comprehensive policy reforms.
“The government is implementing policy changes to resolve persistent issues, including the teacher shortage,” the minister remarked. He added that several initiatives have already been launched to improve education quality and meet teachers’ demands.
Bobby Hajjaj also mentioned that the government is seriously considering introducing a mid-day meal programme for students. In parallel, efforts are being made to address the various needs and concerns of teachers.
Emphasising the critical role of primary education, the he said that future generations cannot be transformed into skilled human resources unless the foundation of primary education is strengthened.
To achieve this, he explained, integrated initiatives are being undertaken, focusing on not just school infrastructure development but also on enhancing education quality, increasing teacher capacity, and providing nutritional support to keep children enrolled in school.
The state minister highlighted that addressing the challenges within the education sector would substantially reduce many of the nation’s economic and social issues. He reiterated that to prevent social unrest and mob culture, the primary focus must be on building an educated and aware society.
