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Bangladesh aims to achieve true economic sovereignty by developing its own technological capabilities through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education rather than relying solely on imported technology, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said.
Speaking as the chief guest at the Artec General Exhibition 2026 in Osaka, Japan, Hajjaj said the government is reforming the education system to encourage children to ask questions, think critically and solve real-world problems instead of relying on rote learning.
He said Bangladesh must reduce its dependence on the ready-made garment sector and build a high-value, knowledge-based economy by introducing STEAM education from the primary level. He described Japan’s Meiji Restoration and its technology-driven transformation as a source of inspiration for Bangladesh.
The state minister said practical, low-cost, environment-based experiments could effectively promote STEAM education. The government plans to gradually introduce mathematics laboratories, science clubs and basic robotics education in primary schools, alongside specialised training programmes for teachers.
Hajjaj added that Artec and Octobrain’s modular educational tools could be easily adapted to Bangladesh’s needs, stressing that STEAM-based education is essential to address global challenges such as artificial intelligence, climate change and automation. Educators, technology experts and international delegates also attended the event.