DHAKA,  – Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has urged the parents to allow their children to read all kinds of books. “Please allow your children to read all kinds of books besides text books,” she said.

She made the call at the inaugural function of distribution of publications titled ‘Father of the Nation’ virtually among the students of Meherpur district marking the Mujib centenary celebration organized by Meherpur district administration, said a press release.

“In order to get good results in the examinations, it is necessary to create opportunities for students to read all kinds of books including art-literature, science and history besides textbooks to build students as human beings,” she said.

Addressing the student, she said, “If you want to be educated in real sense, you have to read many books, not just text books, books on various subjects.” Meherpur district administrator Mohammad Mansur Alam Khan presided over the programme.

State Minister for Public Administration Professor Farhad Hossain, Chief Coordinator of the National Implementation Committee to Celebrate the Birth Centenary of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was also present as the guest of honor, among others.