Dhaka, July 1 -- Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday said optimum importance will be given to research, innovation, modern technology, infrastructure development and technical education aiming to advance the textile sector, one of the main driving forces of the country's economy.

He said there is no alternative to producing skilled textile engineers and researchers to take Bangladesh to the top position in global competition, reports BSS.

The education minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the orientation programme of the new students of Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).

He said the students of BUTEX will lead the country in the future.

He said thi...