Dhaka: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today urged students to create innovative projects to play a key role in developing the country. He emphasized the importance of students engaging in timely and technology-based projects during his speech as the chief guest at the ‘Skill is the Future: Youth Employability Summit 2026’ held at Daffodil Plaza in Dhanmondi.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the summit was jointly organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network Bangladesh and Daffodil International University. During the event, Bobby Hajjaj announced awards for student-led innovative projects, particularly emphasizing the development of crime pattern recognition and crime detection software. He assured attendees that students who create effective and practical software will be rewarded, and the government will support marketing these projects.
Hajjaj highlighted the importance of acquiring skills, stating that the government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is committed to fostering a skill-based culture and society. He stressed that education should be career-based, ensuring students receive a return on their investment in education by building a future career through skill acquisition.
He expressed concern over the lack of skilled human resources in Bangladesh, which has resulted in foreign workers occupying positions within the country and receiving substantial salaries. Hajjaj advocated for instilling a mindset focused on skill development among students starting from primary school.
The event was presided over by Dr. Md Sabur Khan, founder and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University.