148 school management bodies scrapped for taking extra fees

Education ministry yesterday dissolved the management committees of 148 non-government schools under Rajshahi Education Board for taking additional money in tuition and registration fees for the SSC examinations.

On February 3, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid asked the institutions to return the additional money within seven working days and warned of stern actions if they fail to do so.

A notice, issued by the ministry yesterday, stated the ministry has found allegation that the institutions did not return the extra fees to the students despite the order.

According to a High Court order, if any school violates the admission policy, the government can dissolve the school management committees.