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TL;DR
- Interim government waives tuition fees for students injured during mass uprising, from secondary level to university.
- Waiver applies to all government and non-government educational institutions, including schools, colleges, madrasas, and universities.
- Students must apply with medical documents to their institution heads, who will verify and implement the waiver immediately.
- The fee waiver will be effective from the student’s current education level through university studies.
Move to support students affected by the recent mass uprising, the interim government of Bangladesh has announced a waiver of tuition fees for those injured during the protests. The Ministry of Education issued a notification today, outlining the details of this decision[1].
According to the notification, students from secondary level and above who were injured during the uprising will be eligible for the tuition fee waiver. This includes students enrolled in government and non-government schools, colleges, madrasas, technical institutions, and universities across the country[1].
To avail the waiver, injured students will need to submit an application to the head of their respective educational institutions, along with relevant medical documents as proof of their injuries. The authorities of the educational institutions will then verify the applications and take immediate measures to waive the tuition fees for the eligible students[1].
The government’s decision to waive tuition fees will be effective from the students’ current stage of education until they complete their university studies. All concerned educational institutions have been directed to take necessary steps to implement this decision without delay[1].
This announcement comes in the wake of a significant mass uprising that took place in Bangladesh, leading to the overthrow of the former government. During the protests, many students and citizens were injured, and the government has also decided to bear the treatment expenses of those receiving care at government hospitals[4][5].
The United States has expressed its support for upholding freedom of expression and assembly in Bangladesh, as the country navigates through this transitional period under the interim government[3].
The waiver of tuition fees for injured students is a crucial step towards supporting their educational pursuits and ensuring that they are not burdened by financial constraints resulting from their participation in the mass uprising. The government’s commitment to assisting those affected by the protests demonstrates its dedication to the well-being and future of the nation’s youth.
Source: The Daily Star
