State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj spoke today as the chief guest at the Primary Education Medal Competition 2026. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, June 16, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Primary and Mass Education 
Bobby Hajjaj today said that no obstacle or negative campaign will be allowed 
against ongoing government initiatives aimed at nurturing the multifaceted 
talents of students under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the Primary 
Education Medal Competition 2026, featuring cultural events, scouting 
(Cubbing) activities and subject-based quiz competitions, and award 
distribution ceremony held at the Directorate of Primary Education in the 
capital's Mirpur area.

Congratulating the winners of the national-level competitions, the state 
minister said around 21 million students participated in this year's events, 
including more than 10 million boys and over 10 million girls.

He said such large-scale participation reflects the immense talent and 
potential of children across the country.

He further said that students skilled in music should receive advanced 
training from their school level while those efficient in debate should be 
given opportunities to become world-class debaters.
 
Similarly, students interested in sports such as cricket, football, tennis, 
badminton and indigenous games should be supported to become international-
level athletes.

Bobby Hajjaj said the government is working to build an education system 
where students are not limited to textbook learning, but are also encouraged 
to develop their skills in music, dance, recitation, debate, science, 
mathematics, sports and other creative activities.

After the competition, the state minister distributed prizes among the 
winners.

Secretary to the Ministry Md. Sakhawat Hossain and Director General of the 
Directorate of Primary Education Shahina Ferdousi, among others, also 
attended the event.