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Martial arts to be mandatory for classes IV and V in primary schools

The government is set to include martial arts in the primary school physical education curriculum to enhance student fitness and self-defence skills.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 31 July 2026, 11:35 PM

The government has announced plans to integrate martial arts into the compulsory physical education curriculum for primary schools. This initiative, aimed at students in classes IV and V, is designed to improve physical fitness, discipline, self-confidence, and self-defence capabilities among children.