Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Charan Cultural Centre has demanded that the government withdraw its decision to abolish the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation's President Nikhil Das and General Secretary Zakir Hossain urged the authorities to reverse the move and reopen the path for recruiting teachers in the two subjects to foster the "humane and holistic development of children".

Accusing "religious fascist" groups of attempting to shape Bangladesh's education system in "Taliban-style", the statement alleged that the government had "surrendered to several communal religious parties".

Facing criticism from faith-based groups, the Ministry of Education on S...