Literacy rate 61 pc in Bangladesh

Primary and mass education minister Mostafizur Rahman said current literacy rate of Bangladesh is 61 per cent.
Referring to data of Bangladesh Statistics Bureau, the minister made this comment at a press briefing on Sunday, ahead of the international Literacy Day on 8 September, in the secretariat.
Mostafizur Rahman informed a discussion will be held at Osmani Memorial Hall on 8 September, marking the day. Prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be the chief guest of the programme.
The minister said 52 lakh more students will get stipend at the primary level.
A total of 1 crore 30 lakh students will receive stipend soon, said the minister.