We also will go to the moon one day: PM
Placing importance on science education, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, emphasis should be placed on developing children through imparting knowledge based on science and technology. So that, one day they too can conquer the moon. We have to go to the moon one day. So, our children should be given science-based education from childhood.
The Prime Minister expressed this conviction while inaugurating the 'National Primary Education Week-2024' on Thursday (June 27) reiterating her commitment to ensure quality education for children.
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education organized this event at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. In the event, the Prime Minister presented the 'Primary Education Medal-2023' to individuals and students. In the event, a documentary was displayed on the various steps taken by the government for the development of primary and mass education.
While speaking as the chief guest, Sheikh Hasina said that the children of today will be the citizens of tomorrow and the leaders of this country. The country will be motivated by love and their thoughts for the development of the country, they will move the country forward with new and innovative energy. That's what I want. Among these children, someone will become a minister, prime minister, work in a big organization, become a scientist. We may even go to the moon at some point of time. The moon must also be conquered by our children. We have already established the University of Aerospace and Aviation, Aeronautical center; so that children can get that scientific knowledge.'
The Prime Minister said, what I want today is that our Bangladesh becomes a 'Smart Bangladesh' by 2041. Where we will have smart citizens, smart economy, smart government and smart society. I believe today's children will be the directors of our smart Bangladesh. The implementation of 'Delta Plan-2100' has been started so that generation after generation can have a better life.
She also said that after 21 years, Awami League came to power and followed the path of the father of the nation by formulating mass-oriented and age-appropriate education policies, and how at that time we took steps to teach computers and build a population with modern technology knowledge. At that time, even though we could not provide computers to all schools, but we created an opportunity for the students to get familiar with it by making mobile computer labs on wheels. Everything was available at reduced taxes. Converted analog telephones to digital. Let's move on to technology. Licensed mobile phone service to three companies. I have given mobile phones to 2 million mothers. We have incorporated modern technology in the education curriculum to bring out the intelligence and imagination of children. Our goal is to make computer labs in every school. I started from secondary school, now I will also do it in primary schools. Also want to introduce pre-primary for one year to two years. So that, they can learn through playing.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the government wants to build a population with modern technology knowledge, the artisans of the father of the nation who built Sonar Bangla are our children. We continued schooling online and on TV during covid-19 pandemic. To ensure education through technology, they can learn by seeing, becoming a smart population with technology knowledge.
This year, a total of 126 students, individuals and organizations were awarded 'Primary Education Medal-2023' in 18 categories. Out of which 54 students, individuals and institutions received the award directly from the Prime Minister.
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Rumana Ali also spoke among others on the occasion. The event was conducted by Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed.
