State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said students and parents are delighted by the reinstatement of the primary scholarship examination. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday morning after visiting the Motijheel Government Primary School exam center in Dhaka, he stated that the government aims to encourage school attendance and learning through programs like scholarships. He added that the initiative will be expanded further in the future.

Hajjaj explained that his visits to two centers, including Motijheel Ideal Government Primary School, were to ensure students received all necessary facilities for a smooth examination. Reports from across the country were described as positive, though some student absences were noted. He said steps would be taken to improve attendance and meet parents’ expectations through continued and new initiatives.

The state minister also mentioned that the government is considering revising the scholarship policy, including the amount and number of recipients, and setting new criteria for both public and private school students. The government’s broader goal is to raise the literacy rate to 96 percent by strengthening both formal and non-formal education systems.