Dhaka, March 16 -- The Ministry of Education has decided to scrap the lottery system for student admissions to new schools.

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said at a press conference at the Secretariat on Monday: "We are making arrangements to hold tests instead of a lottery for the first admissions of the year. We are making the announcement beforehand so that everyone gets a chance."

"We are withdrawing the lottery system. That's it."

The education minister indicated that tests will be held for admission to all grades.

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