Bangladesh’s Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan said the country must move beyond outdated thinking to make its education system modern and effective. He made the remarks on Sunday, February 22, during an introductory meeting with ministry officials at the Secretariat. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj was also present at the meeting.

Dr. Milan emphasized that fulfilling public expectations requires ensuring transparency and accountability not only within the Secretariat but also across all departments and agencies under the ministry. He said the goal is to bring visible change in the education sector through good governance. State Minister Bobby Hajjaj noted that the quality of education has not improved to the desired level for a long time and stressed that sustainable development of the overall education system is impossible without improving primary education.

During the meeting, Joint Secretary Nurunnahar presented a PowerPoint on the ministry’s overall activities, ongoing projects, and future plans. Secretary Abu Taher Rana and other senior officials were also in attendance.