Tarique Rahman Calls on Teachers to Prioritize Moral Education and Compassion in Primary Schools

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called upon the nation’s educators to prioritize the development of compassion and moral values in children, describing teachers as the primary architects of a humane society. Speaking Wednesday at the Primary Education Medal-2026 ceremony held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, the Prime Minister emphasized that education must extend beyond academics to ensure children do not grow up with a lack of empathy toward fellow humans or animals.

Addressing the educators, Rahman underscored that a “humane Bangladesh” can only be built if the younger generation is raised with strong ethical foundations. He urged teachers to serve as mentors who cultivate these values, noting that the classroom is effectively a factory where the character of future generations is forged. While acknowledging the existing constraints and challenges faced by the primary education sector, the Prime Minister pledged to improve training opportunities for teachers, ensuring they are equipped to pass on high-quality knowledge and moral guidance to their students.

The event, organized by the Directorate of Primary Education and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, featured a retrospective on the contributions of the late President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to the nation’s educational framework. Throughout the ceremony, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of balancing traditional schooling with physical activity and environmental consciousness, encouraging students to plant a tree every monsoon as a way of fostering a lifelong connection with nature.

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The ceremony also celebrated excellence in the sector, with awards presented to students, teachers, and institutions that distinguished themselves through regional and national competitions. Attendees included Education Minister A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, and educational advisors, all of whom joined the Prime Minister in observing student-led performances. The program concluded with a vibrant display of cultural activities, including poetry recitations, music, and a debate session by students, which the Prime Minister observed alongside representatives from across the country.