State minister orders all primary textbooks delivered by November 5
Photo: Agamir Somoy
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has directed the authorities to supply all textbooks designated for students of government primary schools by November 5. He also instructed them not to compromise on printing quality. The state minister warned that printing companies using old machinery to print textbooks from next year would no longer be awarded contracts.
He issued the directives during visits to Bornomala Press and Global Printing Equipment in Matuail in the capital on Thursday.
During the visits, the state minister inspected the textbook printing process, machinery, paper quality and overall printing standards.
He said, “Taking responsibility for printing textbooks means completing the work while maintaining the prescribed standards. If there are any limitations, they must be considered before participating in the tender. Compromises on textbook quality cannot be justified by citing the capacity of printing machines or technical limitations. It is the responsibility of the companies concerned to ensure the quality of books the government has commissioned them to supply.”
While checking the printing quality of the books, the state minister found inconsistencies in color arrangements and alignment in several copies. He warned the officials concerned against allowing such defects to spread across a large portion of the printed books. He also stressed the need to strengthen quality control and supervision of the printing process.
The state minister said, “The responsibility does not end with completing the printing work. It must be ensured that every book has been printed according to the prescribed standards. Delivering quality textbooks to students is the government’s responsibility. Therefore, negligence or substandard work is unacceptable in this regard.”
He instructed the printing companies concerned to ensure the delivery of all books within the stipulated deadline. He also asked them to prepare to use modern printing machinery with appropriate capabilities in the future.
Representatives of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB), the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education and officials of the printing companies concerned were present during the visits.
