Dhaka: The first meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Education of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad was held at the Parliament Bhaban complex today. Chaired by committee Chairman Md. Selim Bhuiyan, the meeting saw the attendance of committee members Reza Kabiria, Md. Selimuzzaman Molla, Md. Jahangir Ali Mia, Tahsina Rushdi, Bithika Binte Hossain, Md. Mujibur Rahman, and Ataur Rahman Mujahid.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the committee underscored the need for measures to modernize the education system and align it with international standards. The goal is to build a knowledge-based, corruption-free, and ethical nation. The committee expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for initiatives to provide retirement and welfare benefits to 25,000 retired teachers.
The meeting highlighted that the current government has prioritized education and allocated the highest-ever budget to the sector this year. It recommended that educational institutions meeting all conditions for inclusion in the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme, but previously overlooked, should be considered for enlistment.
Additionally, the committee emphasized the importance of conducting on-site inspections by the Parliamentary Standing Committee to address allegations of irregularities or corruption at the National University, education boards, or other institutions under the education ministry. This is to ensure proper investigation and accountability.
The meeting was attended by the Education Secretary, senior officials concerned, and officials of the Parliament Secretariat.