Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) Central General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir has said the government still has an opportunity to reconsider its decision regarding the ongoing student movement over the HSC and equivalent examinations, reports UNB.
He also said the issue could be settled through dialogue instead of resorting to road blockade
Speaking to reporters after meeting protesting students at Dhaka University's VC Chattar on Tuesday, Nasir said JCD supports the students' demand for the temporary suspension of the examinations in light of the worsening flood situation, reports UNB.
"The flood situation has worsened in several parts of the country, prompting the government to postpone examinations under the Chattogram Education Board. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has also disrupted examinations in several northern districts, causing significant hardship for students. JCD has therefore called for a temporary suspension of the examinations," he said.
Nasir stressed that, unlike the previous Awami League government, during which Chhatra League routinely endorsed government decisions, JCD has publicly urged the current administration to review its stance.
"We understand that the government is already discussing the matter. Meetings have been held with education board chairmen, divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners. I believe a constructive solution can still be reached," he added.
Addressing concerns over claims that one of the examination papers was excessively difficult, Nasir described the matter as a technical issue.
"Students have raised concerns about the difficulty level of one question paper. We told them that if they wish to discuss such technical matters, they may nominate representatives, and we will facilitate a meeting with the Education Ministry," he said.
Responding to a question about whether the Education Minister had failed in his responsibility as the guardian of students, Nasir said decisions concerning public examinations are policy matters made through consultation with relevant stakeholders.
"The government does not make such decisions unilaterally. It consults education board chairmen, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, upazila nirbahi officers, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders. Every policy decision has both merits and limitations," he observed.
Nasir reiterated that blocking roads would not help resolve the issue.
