During a discussion in Cox’s Bazar on March 9, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar announced that new appointments and promotions will be made to fill vacancies in primary schools to ensure uninterrupted educational activities.

He highlighted the introduction of the Midday Meal program, aimed at encouraging students to stay in school and continue their education. Additionally, he mentioned that special programs under the Bureau of Non-Formal Education are in place to support economically disadvantaged children at risk of dropping out.

Dr. Poddar also revealed that a project named SkillFo is currently running in the Chittagong region, providing primary education alongside vocational training to equip children with life skills.