, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said education, research, arts and literature should remain free from political influence in a civilised society.

"I believe that politicising education, research and the practice of arts and literature is never a mark of a civilised society," he said while addressing the Ekushey Padak 2026 award ceremony at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium.

The Prime Minister said the government is working to establish a liberal democratic state system with strong moral standards so that the country can move forward in all branches of knowledge, including education, literature, arts, science and technology.

"In this journey, we certainly expect guidance and direction from the country's wise and lear...