Following the July 21 plane crash, discussions with Singapore regarding treatment options caused delays in decision-making, said Education Adviser Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar. He clarified that the decision to postpone exams was made after thorough consultation among advisers, considering administrative constraints such as question paper distribution.

On public calls for his resignation, he responded that such decisions fall under the authority of the Chief Adviser. While denying any post-incident chaos, he acknowledged that student demands—especially from Milestone School—are valid.