Manikganj: The World Teachers’ Day was celebrated in Manikganj with a function organized by the district administration and education office, presided over by Additional Deputy Commissioner (education and ICT) Farjana Priyanka. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Manwar Hossein Malla served as the chief guest at the event.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event featured speeches by Manikganj Government High School Headmaster Momtaj Begum and Manikganj Press Club President Zahangir Alam Biswas, among others. A highlight of the celebration was the awarding of crests and certificates to several teachers recognized as the best in the district.
The speakers at the event called for significant educational reforms, including the establishment of a separate Directorate for Secondary Education, addressing the disparity between government and nongovernment institutions, and the implementation of a separate pay scale for teachers. The celebration also included a colorful rally through the district town, involving students, teachers, and government officials.