State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has stressed the need for effective classroom teaching, regular monitoring and teacher evaluation to ensure quality education and improve students’ learning outcomes.

He made the remarks while addressing the ‘Challenged Students Convention-2026’ as the chief guest at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka on Saturday, reports BSS.

The event was jointly organised by Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE) and Plan International Bangladesh, with CAMPE Executive Director Rasheda K Chowdhury in the chair.

Hajjaj said authorities must identify the reasons students fail to achieve expected learning outcomes and take appropriate measures to address the gaps.

He highlighted the role of teachers in delivering effective lessons and creating a supportive classroom environment, while emphasising the need for parental involvement. He also called for proper assessments of teachers’ teaching skills and methods to improve educational standards.

The state minister described addiction to digital devices as a major social challenge, warning that excessive use of smartphones and other devices was hampering young people’s development. He said families, educational institutions and society must work together to address harmful technology use.

On curriculum reform, Hajjaj said curricula should be reviewed regularly to keep pace with changing knowledge and skills requirements.

Encouraging students who had failed to achieve their expected results, he said success could be reached through different paths and urged them to work hard towards their goals.

Prime Minister’s Adviser for Education and Primary and Mass Education Dr Mahdi Amin attended the event as a special guest. CAMPE Council Chairperson Dr Iram Mariam and Plan International Bangladesh Country Director Kabita Bose also spoke.