United News of Bangladesh

The Patuakhali Government Nursing Institute has allegedly been overcharging students during admission, with complaints centring on instructor Mahmuda Sultana Sheuly. Students and guardians alleged that although the government-fixed admission fee is Tk 9,400, each student was charged Tk 11,400. So far, 85 students have reportedly been overcharged, while 13 more have yet to complete admission, with the deadline set to end on Sunday. The admission seekers said an additional Tk 2,000 was collected from each student, but receipts were issued for Tk 10,400, raising questions over the handling of the remaining amount and triggering concern among students and parents. They called for a prompt investigation and appropriate action in this regard. When asked about the allegations, instructor Sheuly said additional costs were involved and the charges were collected following previous practice. “The decision was not mine alone. If it is proven illegal, the extra money will be refunded,” she said. Patuakhali Medical College Hospital Superintendent Dilruba Yasmin said there is no scope for collecting fees beyond the government-fixed amount. “If anyone has taken extra money, they will have to bear responsibility,” she said.