Bangladesh, June 25 -- State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Wednesday said the government has taken extensive reform initiatives to make Bangladesh's primary education system modern, skills-based and child-friendly.

He made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with a high-level delegation led by Takahashi Junko, chief representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency in Bangladesh, at his office in the Secretariat.

Bobby Hajjaj said the government has sought Japan's successful experience in education, along with its cooperation in curriculum development, teacher training and improving administrative efficiency.

"We are currently working on formulating a new curriculum for primary education. Special...