Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday advised students to prepare themselves to work for the welfare of the country and contribute to nation-building in the future.

He made the remarks while interacting with a group of students who came to observe the budget session of Parliament, according to a release issued by the PM’s Press Wing.

The Prime Minister spoke to the students during the lunch break of the budget session as he was leaving his office at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban to attend a programme at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

His wife Dr Zubaida Rahman was also present during the interaction.

A total of 45 students from four educational institutions in Madaripur visited Parliament on Monday to watch the budget session.

They were waiting in front of the Prime Minister's Office inside the Parliament Complex when Tarique Rahman stopped to speak with them.

During the brief exchange, the Prime Minister encouraged the students to focus not only on their studies but also on sports, cultural activities and other creative pursuits.

He said participation in such activities will help them develop their talents and prepare themselves to serve the country in the future. “Students should get ready to contribute to country's progress.”

The students expressed their excitement during the meeting with the Prime Minister and thanked him for what they described as a memorable experience.

The visit was arranged by Madaripur-2 MP Md Jahandar Ali Mia, who facilitated the participation of students from four educational institutions in his constituency.

The institutions were United Islamia Government High School, Donovan Government Girls' High School, Rajoir Girls' High School and Takerhat Popular High School and College.

Apart from attending the budget session, the students toured different parts of the Parliament Complex and learned about the history, architecture and functions of the Jatiya Sangsad.