Sangsad Bhaban, July 9 -- Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Thursday said the government has increased the allocation for the technical education sector by Tk 6,000 crore in the new budget, raising the total allocation to Tk 18,000 crore to expand vocational and technical education across the country.

Speaking in Parliament on a private member's resolution moved by BNP lawmaker from Gaibandha-4 Mohammad Shamim Kaiser, the minister said the government has attached special importance to technical education as part of its efforts to develop a skilled workforce.

He said the enhanced budget reflects the government's commitment to strengthening technical education following the Prime Minister's directive to prioritise the sec...