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DHAKA, June 9, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today said the government will take steps to showcase creativity and skills in singing, dancing, recitation, storytelling and cultural activities of primary school students at national level.
“The country's primary school students possess extraordinary talents…From next year, initiatives will be taken to broadcast programmes on television nationally to help develop their talents," he said.
The state minister said this while addressing the prize-giving ceremony of the Dhaka divisional final round of Primary Education Award-2026 (sports, cultural activities, subject-based quiz and cubbing) as the chief guest at PTI in Mirpur here, according to a ministry press release.
In this connection, he said attractive prizes would be provided to help develop the talents of primary school students, he said.
He said the young students presented excellent performances despite limited opportunities and facilities, adding, "Their confidence and talent have impressed me. In the coming days, we want to present their best performances before the nation through better arrangements," he added.
The state minister said the students are not lagging behind in any way and they have the potential to become nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, cultural personalities and creative leaders.
"The government will extend all-out support to develop that potential," he said.
Announcing plans to organise such competitions on a larger scale from next year, Bobby Hajjaj said the competitions would be broadcast on television in future so that people across the country could enjoy the talents of primary school students.
At the same time, the scope of prizes would also be expanded, he added.
The state minister also spoke about introducing new incentives to encourage schools, saying if a student of any school wins a major award, special grants would be provided for the school in addition to the student's prize.
This would encourage teachers and school authorities to play a greater role in developing students' latent talents, he added.
Calling upon education administration officials at upazila, union and local levels, he said cultural and creative activities of students should be promoted more extensively.
He urged them to create a festive atmosphere in local competitions by involving public representatives, media personnel and distinguished members of society.
Later, the state minister distributed prizes among students who emerged victorious at the divisional level in different competitions.
