Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed, founder of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Secretariat on Thursday afternoon. The meeting was confirmed by Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumman, who said the discussion focused on promoting reading habits among school students.

During the meeting, both sides agreed that the government and Bishwo Shahitto Kendro would work jointly to encourage students to read more books. The initiative will cover primary, secondary, and higher secondary school levels. The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman, was also present at the meeting.

Following the discussion, Prime Minister Rahman hosted a luncheon for Professor Sayeed, marking a gesture of goodwill and cooperation toward advancing educational and cultural development through reading programs.