State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Wednesday said that major reforms are being introduced in the primary education curriculum to develop leadership qualities, civic responsibility, morality and social awareness among students alongside traditional textbook-based learning.
He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the national “Halde Pakhi Neel Kamal Award-2026” programme organised by the Bangladesh Girl Guides Association in the capital.
The state minister said the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is implementing a series of reforms in the education sector aimed at building skilled, confident and responsible citizens capable of contributing to national development.
He said a mid-day meal programme is already being successfully implemented in more than 65,000 government primary schools across the country as part of efforts to improve student welfare and learning conditions.
Addressing students at the event, Bobby Hajjaj described them as the future leaders of Bangladesh who will represent the country both domestically and internationally.
He added that the revised curriculum is being designed not only to enhance academic knowledge but also to build practical life skills, civic awareness, cleanliness habits and a strong sense of social responsibility.
According to him, the new approach will encourage learning through storytelling, creativity and interactive methods, reducing excessive academic pressure on children and making education more enjoyable.
He further said the aim is to create a generation that is better prepared for real-life challenges while maintaining strong moral and ethical values.
A total of 57 selected “Halde Pakhi” members received the “Neel Kamal Award” at the event, which was presided over by National Commissioner of the Bangladesh Girl Guides Association Kazi Zebunnesa Begum.
