The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 26,311 crore for primary and mass education in the next FY2021-2022, which is Tk 24,937crore in the current fiscal year.
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal made this proposal during his budget speech at parliament on Thursday.
The minister said, “To make sure that the students stay focused on lessons and remain attentive in their study during the COVID-19 pandemic, the primary level lessons broadcasting programme titled 'Learning at Home' is being implemented through broadcast by Sangsad Bangladesh Television. This has made possible to keep about 14 million primary students engaged in their study.”
He further said, “To keep the education programme up-to-date and enhance the quality of education, the government has taken steps such as bringing 1.05 lakh teachers within the government payroll by Hon'ble Prime Minister, recruitment of 1,97,864 teachers including head teachers and assistant teachers in government primary schools since 2009, upgrading the post of headmaster to 2nd class and raising the salary of assistant teachers by two grades.”