Prime Minister's Advisor on Education and Primary and Mass Education, Mahdi Amin. File photo

DHAKA, May 19, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister's adviser on education, primary and mass education today said education is not merely a means of obtaining 
certificates, rather it is a lifelong journey that shapes values, builds character and inspires responsible global citizenship. 

He made the remarks while addressing the ongoing Education World Forum 2026 in London today.

Representing the Bangladesh government at the forum's key session, the Prime Minister's Office spokesperson said the true purpose of education is to 
empower every individual with knowledge, skills and wisdom to succeed in education, career and life as a whole.

"The present government is committed to transforming Bangladesh on the basis of a strong democratic mandate and building a prosperous, skilled and ethical 
workforce," he said.

More than 100 education ministers from different countries and heads of international development partner organisations attended the important 
session, alongside Bangladesh Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haqoe Milon.

Meanwhile, British Council Bangladesh highly appreciated Mahdi Amin's visionary remarks on reforming and improving Bangladesh's education system.

The organisation published a special photo card featuring the adviser's speech and photograph on its verified social media page.

The British Council Bangladesh said it was inspiring to hear Mahdi Amin's vision of education as a driving force for values, skills and global 
citizenship.

"We look forward to dialogue on innovative financing for sustainable education systems and the global collaboration inspired through it," the 
organisation said.

In a social media post reflecting on his four-day state visit and the historic city of London, Mahdi Amin expressed emotional sentiments about the 
trip.

He said he had visited the city every year over the past two decades and that London had witnessed many significant chapters of his life.

The adviser particularly recalled that 15 years ago in London he first met current Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and began an invaluable journey of 
working together.

Describing the current visit as entirely different and humbling, he said, "This is the first time I have returned to this familiar city as an adviser 
to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh."

"Carrying a greater responsibility towards the motherland, I am committed to serving Bangladesh with utmost determination, dignity and integrity under the 
visionary leadership of the honourable Prime Minister. The responsibility is immense, but so is the opportunity to bring change and unlock the potential 
of our youth, women and future generations," he added.

During the four-day international forum, the Bangladesh delegation is highlighting the country's transformative plans and global partnership 
initiatives for ensuring quality education, professional development of teachers and modernisation of the future education system.