Dhaka: Primary and Mass Education Adviser Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar today emphasized the significance of morality within the education sector. 'Morality is an important dimension in our education. It needs to be a part of the teachings. Morality means a sense of responsibility towards those around us, a sense of duty and compassion for the environment. These need to be instilled in children at a young age,' he stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar made these remarks during the inaugural function of the 'Moral Education Development Programme' organized by the Bangladesh Students Welfare Trust at the International Mother Language Institute. He advocated for the inclusion of moral concepts in school curriculums and urged teachers to act as role models, suggesting that children can learn to embrace morality by practicing it in their daily lives.
The event also featured speeches from other notable figures, including Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education director Professor Dr Shafiul Azam, Gana Odhikar spokesperson Md Faruque Hasan, Teachers Oikkyo Jote leader Jakir Hossain, Bangladesh Students Welfare Trust founder member Syed Habibur Rahman, and its managing director Principal Nure Alam Talukder. The session was chaired by the trust's vice chairman, Professor Dr Abdul Latif Masum.