Dhaka, Nov 12, (V7N) – Senior Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division Abdul Khaleque on Thursday conducted surprise visits to several educational institutions in the capital.
The institutions included Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Siddheswari Girls' College, Siddheswari High Girls' School, Siddheswari College, Siddheswari Boys' Higher Secondary School and Willes Little Flower School and College.
Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) Director General Prof Dr Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud Sohel was present during the visits.
During the inspections, the Senior Secretary observed the overall educational activities, administrative management and cleanliness arrangements of the institutions.
He visited the campuses, classrooms, office rooms and other important facilities and emphasised ensuring a healthy, safe and pleasant learning environment for students.
He urged students to pay attention not only to their studies but also to sports, music, poetry recitation, drama and religious activities. Emphasising the importance of students' participation in co-curricular activities, he said they should make the most of opportunities to develop their diverse talents alongside their academic studies. He advised the heads of the concerned educational institutions to take necessary initiatives in this regard. He also urged students to be humble.
Regarding strengthening cleanliness activities, the Senior Secretary said initiatives should be taken to recruit necessary cleaning staff to maintain a clean environment in educational institutions. He also instructed the heads of the concerned institutions to make their cleanliness activities more effective.
He called upon teachers, officers and employees to perform their duties sincerely to improve the quality of education, maintain a disciplined environment and ensure a pleasant and learning-friendly atmosphere for students.
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