Rezaul Karim, Amir of Islami Andolan, has criticized the government’s recent recruitment guidelines for primary schools, which introduced a post for assistant teachers in music, and called for the appointment of religious instructors instead.
Karim stated, “Due to the declining quality of education, primary schools across the country are experiencing a drop in student enrollment. Children are facing both intellectual and moral deficits. Instead of addressing these issues, the government is hiring teachers for music.”
He added, “Parents want their children to learn Islam from an early age, and love for Islam is eternal. We demand that qualified and morally upright teachers be appointed in all primary schools immediately. If this is not done, the people may be forced to take to the streets.”
Referring to opportunities created after August 5, Karim warned, “If we fail to take advantage of this moment, future generations will condemn us. The Ulama must be made aware of their responsibilities.” He further stated, “The time has come to take a stand. Those who claim to uphold Islamic values but threaten to turn the country into a haven for extremism, or declare themselves against Islamic Sharia, cannot be supported by the Ulama without compromising their dignity.”