State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and Member of Parliament for Tangail Sadar constituency Sultan Salauddin Tuku was present as the chief guest at a  prize distribution ceremony. Photo: BSS

TANGAIL, March 7, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and 
Member of Parliament (MP) for Tangail Sadar constituency Sultan Salauddin 
Tuku today said temple-based education activities are playing a very 
important role at the grassroots level.

"Through temple-based education initiatives, students are growing up enriched 
with morality, humanity and social values, while also enhancing their skills 
in the field of education," he said.

The state minister made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest at a 
prize distribution ceremony for best teachers and students and winners of an 
annual sports competition under the Temple-Based Children and Mass Education 
Programme.

The event was held at the district commissioner's conference room here this 
afternoon.

The state minister noted that there is no concept of majority or minority in 
Bangladesh and that all are Bangladeshis. "Everyone must work together for 
the country's development and progress," he added.

The state minister also assured that the government would provide maximum 
cooperation to followers of the Sanatan religion on any issue.

He also said that steps will be taken to make the primary teaching profession 
more attractive and dignified so that more talented individuals join this 
profession.

Addressing teachers, the state minister said they are the architects of 
nation-building and their contribution to shaping educated citizens is 
immense. 

Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque chaired the event while Additional Deputy 
Commissioner (General) Sanjay Kumar Mahanta, Additional Superintendent of 
Police (Administration and Finance) Md Robiul Islam, trustee of the Hindu 
Religious Welfare Trust Babu Shyamal, and Project Director of the Temple-
Based Children and Mass Education Programme Ramesh Chandra Sarkar were 
present, among others.

At the end of the event, the state minister distributed prizes among the best 
teachers, students and winners of the sports competition.