Govt to focus on textile education, research: Milon

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday said optimum importance will be given to research, innovation, modern technology, infrastructure development and technical education aiming to advance the textile sector, one of the main driving forces of the country's economy.

He said there is no alternative to producing skilled textile engineers and researchers to take Bangladesh to the top position in global competition. The education minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the orientation programme of the new students of Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) in Dhaka, reports BSS.

He said the students of BUTEX will lead the country in the future.

He said this year, about 20 students of BUTEX have been recommended for various cadres of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), especially in the administration, foreign affairs and police cadres. In addition, Milon said, former students of BUTEX are showing leadership at home and abroad.

He said Bangladesh is currently the world's second largest exporter of ready-made garments. It is a matter of pride to see 'Made in Bangladesh' written on the clothes of various international brands abroad, he said.

However, the minister said, international quality brands need to be created in the domestic market as well and for this, innovative capacity needs to be enhanced.