The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will allocate the highest portion of the national budget to the education sector if it returns to power, said the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman.He emphasized that a strong and modern education system is essential for the protection and progress of the state. “Every individual has innate talent — our responsibility is to identify and nurture that potential,” Tarique Rahman said.He made these remarks virtually on Saturday (October 25) while addressing a scholarship award ceremony for school and madrasa students in Pakundia, Kishoreganj, organized by the Khandaker Shamsul Alam Foundation. The event was part of a discussion on BNP’s proposed 31-point reform plan for rebuilding the nation.

The BNP leader said, “For the security and development of the nation, an effective and inclusive education system is essential. If BNP comes to power, we will give the highest budgetary allocation to the education sector.”

Tarique Rahman further added that education must be aligned with modern science, knowledge, and innovation to build a skilled and technology-oriented generation capable of leading Bangladesh into the future.

“Every human being possesses hidden talents. We must create opportunities to bring out and develop those abilities,” he said, stressing the importance of education that fosters creativity, innovation, and practical skills.

He also noted that under the 31-point reform agenda, BNP has already formed a specialized expert team to modernize the country’s traditional education system and make it time-appropriate and globally competitive. “Our team has already made significant progress in this regard,” he added.