Education minister: There is no alternative to books in guiding the future generation on the right path
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Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has said there is no alternative to books in guiding the next generation on the right path. He also called for motivating students to read more books.
He said this today, Friday, while speaking as chief guest at a get-together organised at an upscale hotel in the capital to mark the completion of ’12 years of the book reading programme’, a joint initiative of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro and bKash.
The education minister said, ‘It is today’s future generation that will one day lead the country. So, to build them up as skilled and humane citizens, importance must be given to reading good books.’
The minister presented in detail the steps the government has taken to make the education system more creative and joyful. He said the government is giving special importance to sports, culture, technical and vocational education and enjoyable teaching methods. These government initiatives will prepare young students for the future.
On corporate social responsibility (CSR), the education minister said the CSR activities of various organisations play a notable role in the overall development of society. Alongside the state, private organisations must also come forward to build enlightened and creative people. At the same time, he also urged building the habit of reading good books to keep the youth away from drugs and harmful mobile phone addiction.
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro Executive Director Khandaker Md Asaduzzaman and bKash Chief Executive Officer Kamal Quadir also spoke at the event.
