DHAKA, March 22, 2022 (BSS) - State Minister for Primary and Mass Education
Md Zakir Hossen has called students as the future of Bangladesh, saying his
government considers allocation in education sector an investment.

 "Primary education builds the foundation of a student's life... The
government will do everything possible to establish a quality primary
education system," he said.

 He was addressing an inaugural programme of Wi-Fi connectivity to the
government primary schools at a function in a city hotel yesterday, said an
official release.

"Internet connectivity will increase their (students') knowledge, skill, and
productivity from the very beginning of their education life. They will be
able to read books, develop contents and join online classes which will take
the education sector forward," Zakir said.

The state minister said this step is crucial to make leadership among the
students.

The government, with the help of Grameenphone, is currently providing
internet connection to 41,000 primary schools.

This service will be gradually introduced at all government primary schools,
added the release.

Director General of the Department of Primary Education Alamgir Muhammad
Mansurul Alam presided over the function.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grameenphone Limited Yasir Ajman, CBO Md
Nasir Yusuf, and Director of the Education Department Badiar Rahman also
spoke on the occasion.