Dhaka: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has announced the integration of martial arts as a compulsory component of sports education for fourth and fifth-grade students in primary schools. This initiative aims to enhance children's physical and mental development.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Hajjaj emphasized the importance of martial arts and sports in fostering children's physical and mental growth, along with building confidence, discipline, and self-control. The government is therefore focusing on strengthening sports activities in primary education, with a particular emphasis on martial arts.
The announcement was made during the Black Belt Award Ceremony 2026, organized by the Bangladesh Kyokushin Karate Association (BKKA) at Rangs Bhaban in Bijoy Sarani. Hajjaj highlighted that martial arts, beyond being a self-defense technique, contribute to developing discipline, confidence, patience, and a positive mindset. He believes that confident students are more likely to avoid violence and conflict, thus playing a constructive role in society.
Hajjaj further stressed the necessity of promoting sports and martial arts to cultivate a healthy, confident, and patriotic young generation in Bangladesh. He urged karate organizations to devise practical plans for expanding training programs in primary schools nationwide, assuring governmental support for these initiatives.
During the ceremony, Bobby Hajjaj also presented black belts to successful karate practitioners, marking a significant step in the promotion of martial arts at the primary education level.