Tangail: State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tangail Sadar constituency, Sultan Salauddin Tuku, today emphasized the significant impact of temple-based education initiatives at the grassroots level. “Through temple-based education initiatives, students are growing up enriched with morality, humanity and social values, while also enhancing their skills in the field of education,” he stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the state minister made these remarks while serving as the chief guest at a prize distribution ceremony for outstanding teachers and students, as well as winners of an annual sports competition under the Temple-Based Children and Mass Education Programme. The event was held at the district commissioner’s conference room in the afternoon.
The state minister highlighted the inclusive nature of Bangladesh’s society, asserting that there is no concept of majority or minority in the country and that all are Bangladeshis. “Everyone must work together for the country’s development and progress,” he added. He also assured that the government would extend maximum support to followers of the Sanatan religion on any issue.
Further, he expressed intentions to enhance the appeal and dignity of the primary teaching profession to attract more talented individuals. Addressing the educators, the state minister praised them as architects of nation-building, acknowledging their immense contribution to shaping educated citizens.
The event was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque, with Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Sanjay Kumar Mahanta, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Md Robiul Islam, trustee of the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Babu Shyamal, and Project Director of the Temple-Based Children and Mass Education Programme Ramesh Chandra Sarkar in attendance, among others. At the conclusion of the event, prizes were distributed by the state minister to the best teachers, students, and sports competition winners.