Book on 'Art and Culture' Gets Introduced In Primary Curriculum
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj at a view-sharing meeting in the Secretariat on Wednesday. Photo: Agamir Somoy.
Primary schools will be getting a new textbook on 'Art and Culture' starting next academic year. According to the government's new initiative, this will create employment opportunities for approximately 50-60 thousand educated young people in the fields of music, dance, fine arts, drama, and sports over the next five years.
This information was revealed today (Wednesday) by State Minister for Primary and Mass Education, Bobby Hajjaj, during an exchange meeting organized by the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education at the Secretariat.
The meeting was held with chairpersons from relevant departments of 24 universities across the country and experts, with the aim of expanding cultural education in primary education and creating skilled teachers.
The meeting informed that as part of the new curriculum, the 'Art and Culture' textbook will be introduced for fourth-grade students in primary schools in 2027. Initially, this book will include four chapters covering fine and applied arts, music, dance, and drama. These subjects will be fully integrated into the new curriculum in 2028.
During the exchange meeting, State Minister Bobby Hajjaj stated that according to the government's election manifesto and the education philosophy announced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the country's education system is being developed to cultivate global citizens. The expansion of music, dance, and sports-based education at the primary level will create a need for a large number of specialized teachers and trainers in the future. This will create a sustainable career pathway for educated young people.
The State Minister further noted that music, drama, and dance will not be treated merely as co-curricular activities but will be established as vital components of students' holistic development. With that goal in mind, plans for curriculum development and creating skilled teachers are being undertaken from now.
Seeking cooperation from the universities, he said, "We want your students to have the opportunity to become primary school teachers in the future. We are interested in working jointly towards that goal."
The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, along with teachers from music, dance, drama, and fine arts departments of various universities across the country, and relevant experts. They welcomed this groundbreaking initiative of the government and pledged to work together to create skilled teachers.
