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| Action if national anthem, flag ignored at madrasas |
| 2014-03-03 |
| [Dhaka Tribune] The government will take action against madrasas if they do not perform the national anthem and hoist the national flag. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid yesterday told parliament that the allegation that madrasas were not showing respect to the two symbols of nationality was partly true. "If proved, necessary action will be taken against such madrasas," he said in response to a question raised by Awami League MP Kamal Ahmed Majumdar. Kamal also alleged that many madrasas usually taught their students to stand against the Awami League and the spirit of the Liberation War. "The Awami League is a party established by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and led the Liberation War of the county. If any madrasa teaches something against the Awami League, action will be taken, if proved," Nahid said. Refuting allegations of question paper leak in public examinations, the minister claimed that a vested interest group was trying to spread rumour. "No specific allegation of leak was found regarding SSC and HSC examinations. We will take action based on specific allegations," Nahid said answering Awami League MP Habibur Rahman Mollah. In response to another question from AKM Jahangir Hossain, the minister said there were 1,519 Ebtedayee madrasas which get allowance from the government. |
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