Bobby Hajjaj stresses building skilled youth to double Bangladesh's economy
“A student must be prepared in such a way that they can apply the knowledge gained in real life and face the challenges of the workplace.”
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj today (9 October) said that to achieve the goal of doubling Bangladesh's economy by 2034, young people must be developed as skilled, capable, and internationally market-ready human resources.
"Merely obtaining an institutional degree is not enough; students must acquire English communication skills, technological knowledge, and the ability to solve problems in real workplaces," he said.
The state minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the '2nd ULAB-TESOL Bangladesh International ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Conference 2026'.
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The conference, held today at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) in the capital, was jointly organized by TESOL Bangladesh and ULAB.
Addressing the students, Bobby Hajjaj said, "We study at universities to gain knowledge and build our careers. But without developing the necessary skills, it is not possible to achieve the desired success with just a degree."
"A student must be prepared in such a way that they can apply the knowledge gained in real life and face the challenges of the workplace."
Highlighting the deficiency in English language skills, he said that there are still major challenges in teaching and learning English in Bangladesh's education system.
Citing his experience of visiting schools in various regions of the country and exchanging views with teachers and students, he said that to teach students English, teachers themselves also need to enhance their language skills.
