2015 Bangladesh student protests against VAT on education

[1][2] The present Finance Minister of the Bangladesh Awami League government first introduced a 10% VAT upon higher education in private universities in the draft of budget of 2015–16.

Previous government tried to impose similar VAT on private university tuition fee in 2010, but had to revoke their decision as students protested strongly.

On 22 June, law enforcement authorities foiled a procession of private university students heading for the finance ministry building to press home their demands.

[7][8] The protest was sparked by controversial statements by the minister of finance, Abul Maal Abdul Muhith but he stood firm on the decision for the VAT to stay.

[12] On 14 September 2015 at a regular cabinet meeting directed by prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the Finance division decided to withdraw the VAT imposed on tuition fees.