Books vital to counter mobile addiction

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has said there is no alternative to books in guiding future generations towards the right path and developing them into capable citizens.

He urged parents, educational institutions and organisations across society to encourage students to develop the habit of reading good books.

The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a reception organised at a local hotel in Dhaka to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the ‘Joint Initiative Book Reading Programme’, organised by Bishwo Sahitto Kendro and bKash.

Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan said, ‘There is no alternative to books in guiding future generations towards the right path. Therefore, students must be encouraged to read books.’

He said today’s future generation would lead the country in the coming days. Therefore, they must be developed into capable citizens, for which encouraging them to read good books is essential.

The minister said the government has taken various initiatives to make the education system more enjoyable and creative. He said the government is placing particular emphasis on sports, culture, technical and vocational education, as well as enjoyable learning.

According to him, these initiatives will help develop the future generation into capable citizens.

He also said corporate social responsibility makes an important contribution to social development. Alongside the state, various organisations in society should come forward to help create humane and creative people, he said.

The minister also stressed the importance of developing a reading habit among young people to keep them away from drug and mobile-phone addiction.

Bishwo Sahitto Kendro Executive Director Khandaker Md. Asaduzzaman and bKash Chief Executive Officer Kamal Quadir also spoke at the event.
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