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Students need AI skills to face Fourth Industrial Revolution: Milon

Published : Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 at 5:41 PM

Observer Online Report

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has stressed the need for students to develop expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), nanotechnology and other emerging technologies to keep pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

He said the rapid evolution of technology had brought significant changes to the education system, requiring students to acquire new technological skills to adapt to the changing landscape.

The minister made the remarks at a programme marking the inauguration of several infrastructure facilities and an award distribution ceremony at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on Wednesday (November 11). BUP Vice-Chancellor Major General Dr Mahbub-ul Alam chaired the event.

Milon said the government led by Tarique Rahman was giving the highest priority to education and had allocated two per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) to the sector in the budget. The allocation would be increased gradually, he added.

He stressed the need for proper utilisation of the education budget to ensure sustainable development of the sector, warning against any form of wasteful expenditure.

Highlighting the importance of technical education, the minister said human resource development was crucial for the country's sustainable progress. The country's large workforce must be transformed into skilled human resources, he added.

He said the government was placing emphasis on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to develop a skilled workforce. Sending technically skilled workers abroad would also help the country earn substantial foreign currency, he noted.

Referring to the changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Milon said students needed to develop skills in AI, nanotechnology and other modern technological fields. At the same time, they should remain aware of the potential harmful effects of artificial intelligence, he added.

During the programme, the education minister inaugurated two 14-storey residential halls for students and two 14-storey residential buildings for teachers, officers and employees. He also distributed awards and certificates among students who won various competitions.

- MaT

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