The decision allows private institutions to hire teachers through managing committees; bypassing the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA), which previously ensured merit-based appointments. Students fear this opens the door to money-driven, politically influenced hiring. One organiser said qualified candidates may now need to carry not just certifications, but also Tk 15-20 lakh in hand to secure jobs. The protest isn’t just symbolic; a mass gathering is scheduled at Dhaka University’s Central Library. This isn’t just about teachers; it’s about who controls public institutions, and whether merit still matters in Bangladesh’s education system. If the government doesn’t respond, the streets may. Again.