Bangladesh, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed the need to give every child opportunities to develop talents beyond academic studies, saying their proper growth is crucial to building a stronger Bangladesh. "Today's children are the pillars of their families.

If they can grow up properly, the foundation of their families will become stronger. Likewise, if we can provide all children across Bangladesh with opportunities to develop properly, the foundation of our country will become much stronger," he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks at a discussion at Bangladesh Shishu Academy marking Children's Rights Day 2026 and the 50th anniversary of the academy. Addressing children as his "little friends", Tarique Rahman...