Suzana Rahman

On Dec-ember 27, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid said his bribe comment, that is taking Bangladesh by storm, has been misunderstood due to publication of “partial comment”. He said it was the scenario of the Directorate of Inspection and Audit eight years ago when he was “compelled” to say the words “take bribe, but keep it tolerable”. He said at a press briefing, “Taking bribe from teachers and officials was an outcome of BNP-Jamaat regime,” and added that his comments were always misunderstood since only a part of it was published as news. On December 25, he also clarified its position by saying that the reports caused the misunderstandings. The ministry said the reports were offered considering old information and evaluation related to the DIA as newest position. -Source: The Daily Star