2 Lakh Primary Students to Get Free School Uniforms: PM Tarique Rahman

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that 2 lakh students of government primary schools will receive free school uniforms.

The announcement was made on Wednesday (8 April) during the question-answer session of the Jatiya Sangsad. The Prime Minister was replying to a question from Sirajganj-1 MP Md. Selim Reza.

He said the present government considers education as the best investment for the nation and is committed to building a quality, life-oriented, and inclusive education system. As per the election manifesto, the education budget will be gradually increased to 5% of GDP.

The Prime Minister stated that in the current fiscal year, free school uniforms will be distributed among 2 lakh students of government primary schools. The programme will be expanded to all upazilas in phases. Plans are also underway to introduce mid-day meals across all upazilas to ensure nutrition for students.

He further mentioned that multimedia classrooms will be set up in primary and secondary schools to prepare the new generation for global competition. To reduce the digital divide, free Wi-Fi will be provided in 1,500 educational institutions, and ‘Edu-ID’ will be introduced for every student and teacher.