Educational instts can't charge fees for assignment: Dipu

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said educational institutions will not be allowed to charge fees for assignments in the assessment of learning results of students, reports BSS.

"Educational institutions should not take any kind of fee in the name of assignment to evaluate the results of the students....If students have dues, it can be realized in installments or some other arrangements. That fees should not be mixed up with assignments," she said talking to journalists at Chandpur Circuit House on Friday. The minister said people, who can afford it, should pay the fee, and educational institutions can make plans for installment system.

Lawmaker Nurul Amin Ruhul, Deputy Commissioner Anjana Khan Majlish, Superintendent of Police Milon Mahmud, Chandpur Municipality Mayor Zillur Rahman Jewel and Faridganj Upazila Parishad Chairman Zahidul Islam Roman were also present on the occasion.