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Corporal punishment banned in madrasas, advice against female residential facilities

Al-Haiatul Ulya has banned corporal punishment for students in madrasas and advised against maintaining female residential facilities.

BBC News বাংলা · 21 September 2026, 1:15 PM

Al-Haiatul Ulya, the regulatory authority for six madrasa boards, has officially banned corporal punishment for students. The directive was finalized during a standing committee meeting held on September 12. Additionally, the authority has advised against providing residential facilities for female students in madrasas. The organization emphasized that if any individual is found involved in criminal or unethical activities, a proper investigation and legal proceedings will be ensured, with a strict policy against shielding offenders.