Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has formally inaugurated the distribution of retirement and welfare benefits to retired teachers.

On Saturday (August 15) at 12:45 p.m., he inaugurated the program as the chief guest at a ceremony held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. During the event, the Prime Minister handed over ceremonial retirement and welfare benefit cheques to retired teachers, who are regarded as the builders of the nation.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan and Prime Minister’s Education Adviser Mahdi Amin attended the event as special guests.

Senior officials from the Ministry of Education and the Retirement Benefits Board, along with retired teachers from different parts of the country, were also present.

The program was organized as part of the government’s various initiatives to recognize teachers’ significant contributions to nation-building and to ensure that they can lead their retirement lives with financial security, comfort and dignity.