Madaripur, July 24 (V7N) – In a determined move to demand equal educational opportunities, students, teachers, and guardians of kindergarten schools in Madaripur staged a human chain in front of the District Commissioner’s office on Wednesday. Their objective was to urge the authorities to allow kindergarten students to participate in the upcoming 5th-grade scholarship examination, which traditionally excludes them.
 
The protest, organized by the Madaripur District Kindergarten Association, began at 10:30 AM, with participants from all local kindergarten schools. After the demonstration, a memorandum was handed over to the District Commissioner, addressed to the Chief Advisor and the Education Advisor, urging them to rectify the exclusion of kindergarten students from the examination process.
 
Prominent figures like Gauus-ur-Rahman, the founder and chairman of Gauus-U-Rahman Ideal School and Gauus-Firoz Islamic School, and Md. Mahbubur Rahman Ripon, the General Secretary of Madaripur District Kindergarten Association and Head Teacher of F.H. Kindergarten, addressed the gathering. Other speakers included Md. Saidur Rahman Said, the office secretary and Head Teacher of E.R.H. Int’l School, and Mohammad Ali Khan, Head Teacher of Sunrise Kindergarten.
 
In their speeches, the speakers pointed out the historical context of the July Movement, which played a significant role in shaping a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh. They emphasized that such educational discrimination, especially in the same month that marked the movement, is unacceptable.
 
“We cannot tolerate this discrimination. A large portion of primary school students are enrolled in kindergarten schools, and excluding them from the scholarship exam is a serious injustice,” said Gauus-ur-Rahman. He stressed that without the inclusion of kindergarten students, educational development cannot be achieved.
 
The speakers also reminded the audience that both teachers and students from kindergarten schools participated in the July Movement, asserting that education reforms should reflect the principles of equality and fairness.
 
The protestors also requested immediate intervention from the Education Advisor and Chief Advisor, warning that if the issue is not addressed, they would be forced to launch a nationwide protest with students, guardians, and teachers from all across Bangladesh.
 
“We will not hesitate to escalate our protests if our demands are not met. The inclusion of kindergarten students in the scholarship exams is crucial for the future of our education system,” said Md. Mahbubur Rahman Ripon.
 
The protest in Madaripur highlights the growing demand for a more inclusive educational system, one that provides equal opportunities for all students, regardless of the school they attend.
 
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