Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- Stressing that no nation achieves glory without education, LGRD Minister Dr Abdul Moeen Khan urged the students to ensure their academic pursuits are not compromised, even as they step up to protect the country during times of crisis.

"You gave the country a new direction and freed this nation from injustice, oppression, and autocracy. But, I say this in strict terms, you must not do this by abandoning your studies," he said.

The Minister made these remarks while addressing a discussion arranged as part of the nine-day Zia Smriti Book Fair 2026 being held on the Bangla Academy premises.

"As a former student and teacher myself, I humbly tell the students, you will do everything. You will step up during the country's cr...