Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced in parliament on Wednesday that the government plans to gradually increase the honorarium of primary and secondary school teachers. Responding to a question from NCP MP Hasnat Abdullah during the question-answer session, he acknowledged that many teachers are compelled to take second jobs or engage in agriculture to support their families. He emphasized the need to raise their honorarium to ensure they can focus fully on teaching.

The Prime Minister stated that the current budget allocates 2 percent of GDP to the education sector, with a target to raise it to 5 percent within five years. He highlighted that improving teacher training and financial conditions is essential for enhancing education quality. Rahman also criticized past regimes for focusing only on infrastructure rather than developing human resources.

He confirmed that the government will implement training and honorarium increases for teachers in phases, aiming to reduce their financial hardship and improve the overall standard of education.