PM committed to ensuring students’ health, quality education: Mahdi Amin

Adviser to the Prime Minister and spokesperson at the Prime Minister’s Office, Mahdi Amin, has said the Prime Minister remains committed to ensuring the health and quality education of students across the country.

He made the remarks during a meeting with Simone Lawson Parchment, Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Bangladesh, held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Tuesday.

Others present at the meeting included WFP Deputy Head of Programme Marybeth Black, Head of Supply Chain Catherine Claire, Head of School Feeding Emma Clara Lefu, and Senior Partnership Adviser Md Mohsin.

The meeting held detailed discussions on the government’s “midday meal” programme, focusing on ensuring quality and nutritious food for students. WFP representatives shared valuable insights and recommendations based on their global experience.

During the discussion, Mahdi Amin noted that the initiative was originally launched during the tenure of former prime minister Khaleda Zia. He added that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has long emphasised the importance of the midday meal programme in his election manifesto and public speeches, highlighting the vital role of nutrition in children’s physical and mental development.

He said the Prime Minister is firmly committed to ensuring both the well-being and proper education of children through such initiatives.

The meeting also discussed ways to enhance transparency, accountability and effectiveness of the programme. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening monitoring and supervision, as well as making upazila-level committees more active and efficient.