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Headscarves not banned at Motijheel Ideal School & College: PM
UNB . Dhaka | Update: 210, Jan 29, 2020
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Prime minister Sheikh Hasina speaks at the parliament on Wednesday. Photo: PID

Mentioning that wearing headscarves by girl students at Motijheel Ideal School and College not banned, prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said her government is always aware about taking legal steps against any activity that hurts people's religious sentiment.

“The education ministry in its investigation didn’t find the authenticity of the allegation of banning headscarves at the institute. Its governing body also didn’t take any decision banning wearing headscarves by its girl students,” she said.

The prime minister said this while replying to a starred question from opposition chief whip Mashiur Rahman Ranga, MP.

Ranga, in his question, asked the prime minister whether it was true that Motijheel Ideal School and College has banned wearing headscarves by girls in their classrooms.

“Incumbent Awami League government is determined to uphold the spirit and values of Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and other religions. The government is always conscious about taking legal measures against any activity that hurts the religious sentiment and norms… Bangladesh is an independent, sovereign and secular country,” Hasina said.