Govt issues circular recognising Dawra degree

The government last night issued a circular, recognising Dawra degree of Qawmi madrasa as equivalent to Master's degree.

It means anyone having the Dawra-e-Hadith degree would now be treated as Master's degree holder in Islamic Studies or Arabic.

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The circular was issued two days after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced the recognition of the certificate of the highest degree awarded by Qawmi madrasas at a meeting with some 350 representatives of Qawmi madrasas at the Gono Bhaban.

"Keeping the unique characteristics of Qawmi madrasa and based on the basic principles of Darul Ulum Deobandh, the certificates of Dawra-e-Hadith of Qawmi madrasa has been given the status of Master's [Islamic Studies and in Arabic]," reads the circular from the education ministry.

In order to give the recognition, the ministry also formed a committee led by Hefajat-e Islam chief Shah Ahmed Shafi, also the chairman of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh.

The chairman can co-opt any member, but the number would not exceed 15, said the circular.

Over the certificate-related activities, the committee has been empowered as the highest decision making body.

The Dawra-e-Hadith examinations will be held under the supervision of the committee. One or several sub-committee (s) can be formed to formulate the syllabus, exam system and time, question papers, evaluate answer scripts and other relevant activities.

The committee will report to the education ministry, reads the circular.