Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File photoSANGSAD BHABAN, April 8, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the government is implementing short, medium, and long-term plans by identifying 43 key areas in the education sector, aiming to increase budget allocation to 5 percent of GDP in the sector. Tarique Rahman, also ruling BNP chairman, said that the current democratic government considers education as the best investment for the nation and remains committed to building a quality, life-oriented, and inclusive education system. "In line with that target, the government is implementing short, medium and long-term plans after identifying 43 areas in the education sector," the Leader of the House said, adding that special importance has been given to improve the quality of primary education in the manifesto. To meet the nutritional needs of primary school students, the Prime Minister said there is a plan to provide school feeding/mid-day meals in all upazilas in phases.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 08, 2026 08:04 UTC