Calls for continuous teacher training and expansion of digital learning
PM Prioritises Technology-Driven Education Reform
- Prime Minister stresses technology-enabled education at ministry visit
- Continuous teacher training identified as a key reform priority
- Government pledges quality education through coordinated policy actions
During his first official visit to the Ministry of Education after assuming office, Prime Minister Tarek Rahman placed strong emphasis on expanding technology-driven education, strengthening continuous professional development for teachers and improving the overall quality of the country's education system.
The Prime Minister was received by Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon. Senior ministry officials, heads of affiliated agencies and education administrators from the field level also attended the review meeting.
Officials presented updates on ongoing education programmes, development projects, implementation of the national education policy and administrative performance. The Prime Minister reviewed the progress and issued necessary directives.
Technology and Teacher Development in Focus
The meeting identified several priority areas, including expanding digital learning, introducing technology-enabled teaching methods, ensuring continuous and modern teacher training, improving classroom attendance, enhancing teaching quality and strengthening institutional accountability.
The Prime Minister said Bangladesh must build a technology-enabled education system capable of preparing students for a rapidly evolving digital economy. He stressed the need to expand digital learning resources, modern classroom technologies and continuous professional development programmes for teachers.
Quality Education a National Priority
He reiterated that ensuring quality education for every student remains one of the government's highest priorities. Achieving this goal, he said, requires coordinated reforms, effective monitoring and timely implementation across all levels of the education system.
Field-Level Feedback
Education officials working at the grassroots level shared practical experiences, existing challenges and recommendations for improving educational quality. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of incorporating field-level insights into future policymaking and implementation.
Professionalism and Public Service
Concluding the visit, the Prime Minister urged ministry officials and employees to uphold professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to public service.
Education experts believe that the renewed focus on digital learning, AI-ready education, smart classrooms and continuous teacher development will help Bangladesh produce a future-ready workforce aligned with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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