President Abdul Hamid on Friday asked all concerned to take special initiatives to improve the environment and quality of education in primary and secondary schools and colleges in rural areas.
He said this at the inaugural ceremony of the academic activity of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University in Kishoreganj.
"It must be remembered that infrastructural and institutional development is not enough to spread and improve the quality of education. Its usefulness lies in utilizing the institution and utilizing its benefits for public welfare," he said.
He also said large disparities are observed between urban and rural areas in terms of education, especially in qualifications due to social and physical infrastructure and financial strength. "Day by day this difference is increasing," he added.
Hamid hoped that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman University will be able to play a proper role in the education and socio-economic development of this area with the efforts of all concerned.