Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that a graduate degree will be the minimum qualification for appointment as president or chairman of managing committees and governing bodies of educational institutions. The decision, revealed at a press briefing at the Ministry of Education on March 16, 2026, applies to all schools, colleges, and madrasas across the country.

The minister explained that the new rule aims to ensure qualified and competent individuals lead educational institutions. He noted that previous regulations under earlier governments required candidates to be senior teachers or headmasters, which limited opportunities and led to allegations of favoritism and nepotism. The new policy seeks to create a fairer and more transparent system by emphasizing merit and capability.

According to the minister, the government intends to move away from restrictive practices and build an inclusive framework that promotes fairness and efficiency in educational governance.