72.9pc literate in country

Primary and mass education minister Mostafizur Rahman on Thursday said the literacy rate in the country has increased to 72.9 per cent from the last year’s 72.3 per cent, meaning 0.6 rise in the past year.

The minister revealed the statistics at a press conference at his ministry in the secretariat. The press conference was organised to announce various programmes taken up to mark the World Literacy Day to be observed on 8 September.

Asked about the primary education completion examination Class -V, the minister said, “The exam will continue until any further notice comes up.”

Source: Prothom Alo