Mobile phones banned for secondary students in Kishoreganj

The district administration vows to monitor and take legal action if needed to enforce the ban, says UNO

Kishoreganj Sadar Upazila has banned mobile phone usage for students from primary to secondary levels in all educational institutions.

The ban applies to all primary and secondary schools, technical institutions, and Ebtedayee and Dakhil madrasas from first through 10th grade.

The decision came at the monthly meeting of the law and order committee, chaired by Upazila administrator (UNO) Mohammad Kamrul Hasan Maruf, at the Upazila Parishad Hall on Monday.

Kamrul said, “The proposal to ban mobile phones was put forward to help students stay free from mobile addiction.

“The goal is to ensure that students can focus on their studies. This decision has been made for the betterment of students’ futures.”

He added, “Teachers and parents must play a role in implementing this decision, and the administration will monitor compliance regularly and take legal action if necessary.”