The government will work with Bishwo Shahitto Kendro to promote reading habits among students.
Founder of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Abdullah Abu Sayeed discussed the initiative with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Thursday.
The Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said the meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in the afternoon.
He said Abdullah Abu Sayeed highlighted ways to encourage students to develop reading habits during the discussion.
“The government will work jointly with Bishwo Shahitto Kendro to promote reading habits among students. The programme will be implemented at primary, secondary and higher secondary levels,” Rumon said.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman attended the meeting.
The Additional Press Secretary also said the Prime Minister hosted a luncheon in honour of Abdullah Abu Sayeed.
