Education Adviser CR Abrar has stated that he has no intention to resign voluntarily in light of students’ demand.

Students have been demanding the resignation of Education Adviser CR Abrar citing the late rescheduling of HSC exams and lack of transparency about casualties from the recent Milestone plane crash.

Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat today (23 July) afternoon, CR Abrar responded to questions about whether he should step down in the face of mounting public pressure.

The education adviser mentioned that any decision regarding his resignation is a matter for the government to consider.

“I have fulfilled the responsibilities entrusted to me. There has been no mismanagement. Everything is being done in accordance with the established rules and regulations,” he added.

Yesterday, at least 75 people were injured as clashes broke out between law enforcers and protesters demonstrating at the Secretariat this afternoon (22 July) demanding the education adviser’s resignation.

The protest followed the recent crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft that occurred on the campus of Milestone School and College in Uttara’s Diabari area yesterday.

The incident left at least 31 dead and several injured and has sparked anger and sorrow among students, leading them to take to the streets.

Anger mounted over the education authorities’ late-night notice regarding changes in the HSC exam schedule. Students criticised the timing and handling of the announcement, calling for the resignation of the Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar.