The Economic Relations Division (ERD) has signed a grant agreement worth $170,000 with UNESCO for the 'Health Promoting School’ (HPS) Programme.

This transformative initiative, led by the Ministry of Education, aims to integrate health promotion into the education system, enhancing the physical, mental, and social well-being of the students.

The agreement was signed by Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary of ERD, and Susan Vize, Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to Bangladesh, at a ceremony held at the ERD office recently, said an ERD press release today.

Distinguished guests including senior representatives from ERD's UN Wing, the Ministry of Education, and related stakeholders were present at the programme. The HPS Programme is part of a global UNESCO initiative supporting school health systems.