PM Hasina asks guardians, teachers not to pressure students

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the guardians and teachers not to put extra pressure on students but rather let them learn through sports and various cultural activities.

"Education is very important. Don't pressurize them (children) in the name of education. We now want students to learn their education through sports and various cultural activities, so they get the opportunity to develop their talents," she said.

The premier said this while addressing as the chief guest a function organized to celebrate the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day 2024.

This year's theme of the day is "Bangabandhu'r Swapna Dhore, Anbo Hashi Shobar Ghore (Smiles to be brought to every house with the implementation of the dream of Bangabandhu)."

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government is developing the curriculum in this way so the students can learn through sports and cultural activities.

"The children now can see the world in front of their eyes in Digital Bangladesh. So, they can learn not only by reading books but also by seeing in the class," she said.

The prime minister said: "Today's children will be the smart citizens of tomorrow's smart Bangladesh. And that is what we want."

She also urged the guardians to maintain a friendly relationship with their children to keep them away from different social diseases like terrorism, militancy, drugs and corruption.

"There should be a friendly relationship with parents. If so, they (children) can't go astray. They (the children) must be given the lesson of honesty from their childhood, so they are away from terrorism, militancy, drugs and corruption," she said.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the children should be engaged in extracurricular activities like painting, singing, sports and other cultural exercises, and religious education alongside their academic activities.

With the initiative of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, the function was arranged by the district administration of Gopalganj in Tungipara.

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's younger daughter and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's younger sister Sheikh Rehana was present.

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Simeen Hussain (Rimi) spoke as the special guest, while its Secretary Nazma Mobarek delivered the address of welcome. 

On behalf of the children, Tayeba Tasneem, delivered a speech. 

Child Piyasha Jamil presided over the function, jointly moderated by two children Abdur Rahman and Lamiatul Ba

At the outset of the function, a documentary on "Bangabandhu and Child Rights" was screened.

The prime minister also distributed prizes among the winners of quiz, art, recitation, song and dance competition organized by the Gopalganj district administration on the occasion of Bangabandhu's birth anniversary and the National Children's Day 2024.

Besides, 104 insolvent students received Tk5,000 as a financial donation on the occasion of the Bangabandhu’s Birthday and Children’s Day.

Source: BSS