Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Tuesday said Bangladesh Open University (BOU) must go beyond awarding certificates and focus on creating educational opportunities for all and developing their skills.

"Bangladesh Open University was not established merely to provide certificates; rather, it was established to create educational opportunities for everyone and make them skilled," he said, according to a PID handout.

The Minister made these remarks at a discussion session to mark the 34th founding anniversary of BOU at the BOU campus in Gazipur.

He said many people begin their education but cannot complete it for various reasons, stressing the need to encourage them to resume their studies and create oppor...