The primary goal of the government is not merely bringing children to school, but ensuring quality and effective learning for every single child. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj stated that the government is placing special emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and essential life skills alongside foundational literacy and numeracy.
He made these remarks on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a courtesy meeting with Reena Ghelani, Global CEO of international development organization Plan International, at his ministry office in Dhaka.
Read next4 More Deaths and 1,900 New Hospitalizations Reported From Dengue in 24 HoursDuring the meeting, Plan International Global CEO Reena Ghelani lauded State Minister Bobby Hajjaj’s leadership and initiatives to elevate the quality of primary education. She expressed Plan International's strong commitment to working alongside the Bangladesh government to foster children's foundational skills, expand girls' education opportunities, prevent child marriage, and ensure early childhood development. She noted that Plan International operates in 80 countries worldwide and is eager to leverage its global experience to support marginal communities across Bangladesh.
The discussion also encompassed preventing girls from dropping out at the secondary level, building safe and child-friendly school environments, installing separate hygienic toilets, and empowering local communities against climate change impacts. Also attending the meeting were senior officials from the ministry, Plan International Bangladesh Country Director Kabita Bose, and Director Nishat Sultana.
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