Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today spoke at the National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE) at the auditorium of the Primary Teacher Training Institute (PTI) in Dhaka. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Nov 25, 2025 (BSS) - Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today emphasized the need for increased research on the challenges hindering the development  of primary education. 

“Research would help identify practical solutions to real problems in the sector,” he told a workshop on presentation of research reports organized by the National Academy for Primary Education (NAPE) at the auditorium of the Primary Teacher Training Institute (PTI) in Dhaka.

Bidhan said, “In our country, a lot of money is often spent on research, but the findings are hardly put to practical use. Therefore, we need more research focused on real issues. Additionally, the allocation of funds for research must also be increased.”

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, educationist Dilruba Kabir, Primary and Mass Education Secretary Abu Taher Md Masud Rana and Director General of Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) Abu Noor Md. Shamsuzzaman also spoke on the occasion as the special guests.

Director General of the National Academy for Primary Education Farid Ahmed chaired the event. 

Later, the primary and mass education adviser unveiled the cover of a Bengali book on creative works on curriculum written by educationist Dilruba Kabir.