Quality edn for urban poor children stressed
They also suggested for Community Learning Programme (CPL) which will create opportunities for poor, distressed and underprivileged infants in urban areas to learn in an interactive and reflective environment.
The workshop on 'Quality primary education for urban poor children' was organised jointly by Surovi, a non-government organisation, and Plan Bangladesh, an international child development organisation, at LGRD auditorium in the capital.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The speakers said the CPL will also open a window for parents to become a part of children's learning where all children especially the poor have opportunities for early learning and quality primary education.
They emphasised the need for launching modern training programme to create skilled teachers.
Speaking as chief guest, Education Minister Dr M Osman Farruk said a large number of urban children are being deprived of educational facilities as the number of school has not increased for their enrolment.
He said 'education for all' would not be possible if poverty is not eradicated from the society.
State Minister for Labour and Employment Amanullah Aman said the government has taken up some special programmes to reach quality education to all children but it needs the cooperation of non-governmental organisations to cover the whole country.
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives called upon all NGOs to come forward to ensure quality education for children.
Presenting a keynote paper at the workshop, Mohammad Mohsin of Plan Bangladesh said 75 percent of country's total street children are living in Dhaka.
Edward Thomas Espey, country director of Plan Bangladesh, said his organisation will continue to provide assistance to improve the quality education for children.
Surovi Director Abu Taher said 8320 slum students are receiving quality education from 19 Surovi schools at different parts of the capital.
Representatives from different NGOs and educational institutions also took part in the workshop.