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DHAKA, April 21, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today said non-formal education is an effective tool in bringing the dropouts back into mainstream education.
The state minister made the remarks while addressing as the chief guest a views-exchange meeting with the officials of the Bureau of Non-Formal Education at its conference room in city’s Mohakhali area.
He laid emphasis on making non-formal education programmes more dynamic and time-appropriate.
He said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, in the election manifesto, has set skill development as the vision for education, which aligns with the vision of the Bureau of Non-Formal Education. The bureau’s vision is to transform the education-deprived people into skilled human resources and to ensure lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Non-formal education plays a vital role in bringing disadvantaged and dropout learners back into mainstream education, he said and urged all the stakeholders to work in a coordinated manner to expand and improve the quality of this sector.
Addressing the officials, the State Minister said that along with ensuring quality education, emphasis must be given on expanding skill-based learning so that the learners can establish themselves in future careers. He also stressed on enhancing accountability and transparency in field-level activities.
Ongoing activities, challenges and future plans of the non-formal education were discussed during the meeting. The bureau officials shared their experiences, problems and potential areas and the state minister provided necessary directives.
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Md. Mokhlesur Rahman, Director General of the Bureau of Non-Formal Education Debabrata Chakraborty and other senior officials, were present at the meeting, among others.
