DU\\\'s admission test faulty, says Nahid

Amid widespread criticisms over the standard of education after the admission test results of the country's premier public university, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said on Sunday Dhaka University's selection process is defective, report agencies.
The minister came up with remarks while talking to reporters at the Secretariat over the results of DU admission test where only two students found eligible for admission to its English department.
"The selection process for admission to DU is faulty. That's why a large number of students couldn't obtain the minimum pass mark in the test," he said hoping that the authorities concerned will look into the matter.
The minister also urged the Dhaka University authorities to reconsider its student selection process.
He even blamed the university authorities for the 'ruining the future' of the students.
His comments follow criticisms after only two students managed to secure entrance to the university's English department this year.
"The evaluation process (of Dhaka University) was faulty, that's why students failed. This is not our issue, it's their matter," Nahid told a briefing at the Secretariat on the day.
"The DU authorities should review this step by themselves; they cannot ruin the future of the students. Admission tests are not absolute, this is not an exam, just an evaluation process.
"We want the DU authorities to act responsibly. Are you doing this to harass the students or to question the education system?" thundered the education minister.
"Or else we will change the law, if needed. But I do not want to do it now.
"Do not ruin the future of the students," said Nahid.