The government on Tuesday finalised the admission policy for enrolling students at private educational institutions, shelving its own idea of introducing quota for MPs amid bitter criticism.
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid announced at a press conference that the policy was passed without incorporating the proposal of introducing a quota, allowing MPs to have a say in admission of students at private educational institutions.
“We sought Prime Minister’s opinion as the proposal involved 350 MPs. She did not think it would be right. We are also thinking that we should not incorporate a separate quota (in the policy) for the MPs,” said Nahid.
Earlier on Sunday, Education Secretary Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury told newsmen that MPs would be entitled to a two per cent quota in admission in private educational institutions, creating a countrywide uproar.
Two rights groups challenged the decision at High Court on Sunday. The court said it would intervene once the policy was finalised by the government.
Chowdhury said the proposal of introducing the quota was made following recommendations from Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education Ministry.
