Emergency circular: Action Against Students if They Criticize Yunus Government

Staff Reporter

A directive has been issued to take action against any educational institution or student involved in spreading misinformation, propaganda, or criticism against the current government and state. The circular emphasizes the urgency of this matter. This directive was issued by Professor Moha. Abedin Noman, Director of the Monitoring and Evaluation Wing of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, on January 2.

The circular, titled “Measures to Prevent Propaganda and Misinformation Against the Current Government and State,” states, “It is hereby informed that, based on relevant issues and sources, in the monthly coordination meeting of departments and agencies under the Ministry of Education, it was decided that students should not engage in any provocative activities motivated by any form of propaganda, misinformation, or rumors against the government and state. Relevant authorities at the grassroots level should remain vigilant and proactive regarding this matter.”

The circular further specifies, “In such circumstances, if any educational institution or student under the jurisdiction of the respective district or sub-district is found to be involved in propaganda, misinformation, or rumors against the current government and state, it is requested to inform higher authorities to take necessary actions.”

Additionally, the circular stresses that this matter is of utmost urgency.