Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that no country can keep pace with the world without science, research and technology.
He said these things at the opening ceremony of the stipend and tuition fee distribution program for the financial year 2023-24 among meritorious students from secondary to graduation (pass) and equivalent level organized by the Ministry of Education at Osmani Smriti Auditorium in the capital on Monday (June 24) morning.
Sheikh Hasina said, we digitize all telephone systems. Create opportunities for computer education. The journey of Dhaka University started with two or three computers. We have taken measures so that children can learn. Moreover, we started the construction of 12 science and technology universities by passing the law.
He said, those who were in power after 75 did not give any allocation for research. Research We had no allocation. Our initial budget was small. I give money for research from there. Later, when I gave the budget, I allocated 100 crores in bulk. That was in computer education and research. We had only one agricultural university. I also make some agricultural universities. Also, 16 private universities, establishment of Novotheater, Sea Research Institute, Air Technology Institute, all these were started during the Awami League government period.
The head of government said that we had done the national education policy. We could not come to power in 2001 and BNP canceled it. When we formed the government in 2009, we increased the allocation for education and research. From 2010 we started giving free books. Many have thought that how is this possible? We have made the impossible possible. From 2010 to 2024, we have distributed 464 lakh 29 thousand 883 crore textbooks for free.
He also said that since 2009, we have established 30 public universities and 54 private universities. Notable among these are agriculture, veterinary, science and technology, medical, digital, Islamic Arabic, aviation, aerospace, fashion and technology universities in the private sector. We have provided multifaceted education system and higher education system with the aim that our children can be educated in different types of activities, can take work-oriented education in the country and abroad. We are setting up technical training centers in every upazila. We have increased what we lacked in technical education. We give utmost importance to education in our public social sectors. In the budget, the largest allocation is given to the education sector.
Sheikh Hasina said, I don't believe that one should be afraid of criticism. Self-esteem and confidence give people strength. I will tell the students that this is always something to think about. No need to shed tears and hide your face because of who said what, learn from your own faith. Then you can move this country forward.
The head of government said, we got our freedom through lakhs of martyrs, there have been many conspiracies to thwart freedom. Above all we are moving forward. Must go further. Today's Bangladesh has been recognized as a development role model to the world. Some people don't always like something. And does not want to get better. Even if you don't care about them, it will continue. We will move forward with our country. We must continue with this confidence. We have done Digital Bangladesh now we have to make Smart Bangladesh.
Under the chairmanship of Education Minister Mahibul Hasan Chowdhury, Prime Minister's Education and Cultural Affairs Adviser Dr. Kamal Abdul Nasser Chowdhury, Education State Minister Begum Shamsunnahar, Secondary and Higher Education Department Secretary Soleman Khan.
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