বাংলাState Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has said that improving primary education, developing children’s basic skills and preventing child marriage require coordinated, long-term initiatives rather than isolated projects.
He made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with Plan International Chief Executive Officer Reena Ghelani at the Secretariat on Wednesday (November 11).
Bobby Hajjaj said the goal of primary education is not simply to bring children into schools but to ensure quality and effective learning for every child. The government is focusing on basic literacy and numeracy, as well as critical thinking, creativity and skills needed for future life.
He added that the government is working to make the education system more relevant and future-oriented through integrated initiatives in primary education.
Reena Ghelani praised the state minister’s leadership and initiatives to improve primary education in Bangladesh. She said early childhood development, quality education and the prevention of child marriage are among Plan International’s priorities. The organisation wants to align its work with the government’s development plans and reach children and communities in marginalised areas.
The meeting also discussed preventing girls from dropping out at the secondary level, ensuring safe and child-friendly school environments, providing separate toilets and hygienic facilities, and preventing child marriage. The participants also discussed strengthening local communities and families to address the effects of climate change.
Reena Ghelani said Plan International operates in 80 countries. Drawing on its long experience in Bangladesh, the organisation wants to expand its work in education, child rights, girls’ empowerment and the development of marginalised communities. She also expressed interest in joint initiatives, technical support and expanding nationwide programmes in line with government priorities.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education attended the meeting. Plan International Bangladesh Country Director Kavita Bose and Director Nishat Sultana were also present.
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