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The Ministry of Education has issued a public notice inviting online applications for enlistment of non-government schools and colleges under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) system by January 25.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, applications will be accepted online from January 14 to January 25, 2026, for the inclusion of non-government educational institutions (schools and colleges) under the MPO system for the 2025-26 fiscal year, as stated in a ministry release today. The ministry emphasized that applications must be submitted through the link titled 'Online MPO Application' available on the websites of the Secondary and Higher Education Division, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), and the Bangladesh Bureau of Educational Information and Statistics (BANBEIS).
The ministry clarified that no applications will be accepted directly, through email, or via hard copy by the Secondary and Higher Education Division or any of its subordinate offices. Applicants are required to follow the guidelines attached to the online application link to complete the process. It was noted that applications submitted through hard copy will not be considered.
The entire process of MPO enlistment for new non-government educational institutions will be completed digitally. A list of eligible institutions will be prepared based on the prescribed criteria under the MPO Policy-2025. The government has reserved the right to take any decision in this regard, and the notification was issued with the approval of the competent authority.
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