Tarique vows sweeping reforms in education, employment if voted to power
He outlines plans to introduce specialised programmes such as IT, dental hygiene, and medical technician training in schools, alongside opportunities for students to learn multiple languages
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged transformative reforms in education, employment, and digital entrepreneurship if his party is elected to power.
Speaking virtually from London at Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal's rally in Shahbagh today (3 August), the BNP leader pledged to build a future where practical education, technical skills, and innovation become the foundation of national development.
"Our future education policy aims to integrate practical and technical education starting at the school level. We want students to develop employable skills early, so they don't have to wait until after university to find work," he said.
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Tarique outlined plans to introduce specialised programmes such as IT, dental hygiene, and medical technician training in schools, alongside opportunities for students to learn multiple languages.
Tarique also emphasised BNP's plans to foster entrepreneurship and local industry.
"The youth will be supported in establishing small and medium-sized enterprises in every district, empowering them to become job creators," he said.
He added that efforts are underway to connect Bangladeshi products to global markets through world-class e-commerce platforms.
Talking about outsourcing, Tarique noted that while freelancers are earning in foreign currency, many face barriers to bringing that income into the country.
He promised that if BNP forms the government, it would implement urgent policy measures to ensure secure and efficient international transactions.
Addressing Dhaka University students, Tarique stressed the need to restore the institution's historic prestige.
"Improving research facilities, resolving the housing crisis, and ensuring access to nutritious food are essential. We want every campus to be a safe space for free and critical thinking," he said.
Tarique Rahman added, "We want to build a Bangladesh that reflects a mother's vision for her children — a future shaped together by the young and the old."
