Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that all government primary school students across the country will receive free shoes, along with school uniforms and jute bags.
He made the statement while responding to a supplementary question from MP Abul Kalam during the question-and-answer session in the National Assembly on Wednesday.
In response to the supplementary question, the Prime Minister also said that with the aim of building a developed, prosperous and dignified Bangladesh, the BNP's election manifesto has emphasized the integrated implementation of democracy, good governance, economic development and human values. It has talked about ensuring free and fair elections, administrative transparency and accountability, as well as establishing the rule of law, human rights and freedom of expression.
She also said that the goal has been set to achieve economic prosperity through combating corruption, increasing investment and industrialization, creating employment and developing human resources. At the same time, special emphasis has been placed on building an inclusive and non-discriminatory society by strengthening development in the education, health, agriculture and social security sectors.
Bd-pratidin English/TR
