Dhaka:State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, MP, has announced a new initiative to introduce curriculum-based educational toys for primary students alongside traditional textbooks.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this initiative aims to create a joyful learning environment in classrooms and foster creativity and innovative thinking among children. The announcement was made during the "Medha O Srijan Utsab-2026" event at Mirpur Girls Ideal Laboratory Institute, where the state minister emphasized the government's commitment to integrating play into education.
Hajjaj highlighted plans to make classrooms conducive to play and provide educational toys that align with the curriculum, making learning more engaging for students. He also mentioned efforts to expand sports and cultural activities, such as football, cricket, martial arts, poetry, and drama, to enhance students' overall development.
The state minister further underscored the importance of increasing student interest in mathematics and science through expanded events like mathematics olympiads and science competitions. He also mentioned future plans for competitions in robotics, programming, and artificial intelligence to build students' scientific and technological skills.
Addressing the students, Hajjaj encouraged them to prepare for future opportunities and praised those who participated in the event's competitions. He also participated in a workshop titled "Governance Solutions Competition," where he discussed involving students in identifying and solving local problems through innovative thinking.
Hajjaj emphasized the need for practical solutions and stated that student proposals should focus on feasibility, effectiveness, and long-term impact. The workshop involved a competition where teams submitted reports, with the top five teams presenting their solutions to a national audience.
The event was attended by teachers, students, judges, and organizing team members, showcasing the government's dedication to leveraging student creativity for national development.