Govt Committed to Ensuring Safe Learning Environment for Rohingya Children: Bobby Hajjaj

Bangladesh’s State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe, humane, and education-friendly environment for Rohingya children living in refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar.

Speaking during a visit to several learning centres in Ukhiya upazila on Monday, the minister emphasized the importance of maintaining educational opportunities for displaced children amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

“The government is committed to ensuring that Rohingya children have access to education in a safe and supportive environment,” Hajjaj said.

He stressed that stronger cooperation among the international community, development partners, humanitarian agencies, and relevant stakeholders is necessary to prevent children from being deprived of education.

Education Vital Amid Humanitarian Crisis

During the visit, Hajjaj interacted with Rohingya students and listened to their educational experiences, future aspirations, and personal challenges inside the camps.

“Every child has the right to dream,” he said.

“Ensuring access to education during a humanitarian crisis is extremely important. Education is not only a means of acquiring knowledge, but also one of the most effective ways to protect a generation from violence, frustration, and uncertainty,” the minister added.

The learning centres currently operate under the Myanmar curriculum and provide education up to Grade 12 in six subjects: Myanmar language, English, Mathematics, Geography, History, and Science.

Challenges in Learning Centres

The state minister visited three learning centres managed by UNICEF and BRAC.

Teachers and education workers highlighted several operational challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, shortages of teaching materials, and limited access to professional training for instructors.

The minister also exchanged views with representatives of the Rohingya community regarding educational needs and conditions inside the camps.

Officials present during the visit included UNICEF Chief of Education Deepa Sarker, Education Manager Louise Lick, representatives from the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner’s Office, and BRAC officials.