First-ever primary student councils' election held

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The first-ever primary-level student councils' election was held amid festivity across the country Tuesday, reports BSS.
The elections were held initially at 94 schools out of 100 under 20 upazilas. The upazilas include Puthia of Rajshahi, Ullapara of Sirajganj, Sherpur of Bogra, Fultola of Khulna, Shailkupa of Jhenaidah, Barisal Sadar, Bhandaria of Pirojpur, Gafargaon of Mymensingh, Monohordi of Narsingdi, Mirzapur of Tangail, Kapasia of Gazipur, Tungipara of Gopalganj, Rangpur Sadar, Hatibandha of Lalmonirhat, Doublemooring and Chandanaish of Chittagong, Ramu of Cox's Bazar, Begumganj of Noakhali, Sylhet Sadar and Srimangal of Moulvibazar.
Personal Secretary-I to the Prime Minister M Nazrul Islam Khan and Deputy Director of Directorate of Primary Education M Fashiullah visited different schools of Kapasia Upazila under Gazipur and Monohordi of Narsingdi district.
"The government is going to introduce student councils at some selected primary schools with the aim to inculcate democratic norms in the children's mind, make them tolerant of opposing views and learn how to work in a team," said Nazrul Islam Khan.
The idea is new in our country though it exists in many parts of the world including Europe and some Asian countries, he said, adding that if successful, it would be introduced in all schools across the country gradually. He believes the new initiative would help develop the overall standard of primary education.
The student councils would be formed through elections by the students and primarily be involved in some school activities, he said.
Through this practice, the students will be aware of their responsibilities and leadership qualities will grow in them, N I Khan observed.