Rasheda K Choudhury, executive director of the Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE), has advised the government to run a “reality check” before withdrawing the school admission lottery. But before doing so, we urge them to look closely at the ground-level reality,” Rasheda said. It exists for the prestigious schools, not in the villages. The education ministry, however, proceeded to abolish the lottery system later that afternoon. Rasheda argued that the lottery system acted as a gateway for the less fortunate.

Source: bd News24 March 16, 2026 13:37 UTC