Education Adviser Professor Dr. C R Abrar has emphasized that education is not merely a secondary sector but a vital foundation for nation-building. Speaking on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education’s Secondary and Higher Education Division during a dissemination meeting on the final report of the consultation committee, he said that quality education is essential for survival in a technology-driven and globally competitive world. He added that education should aim to develop individuals with human values, empathy, tolerance, moral strength, and an open outlook.

The meeting was chaired by Secretary Rehana Parveen and marked the submission of the committee’s final report on improving secondary education quality, management, and structure. Abrar expressed gratitude to the committee members for completing a complex, multidimensional task within three months, noting their dedication and professionalism. He highlighted that the initiative was entirely based on local expertise and resources, without reliance on international consultancy.

The committee’s policy framework will be treated as a “living document,” open to stakeholder feedback before final online publication. Abrar expressed hope that policymakers would use it to build a strong legal and institutional foundation for education reform in Bangladesh.