Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said the US visa policy will not affect the students who want to study at US universities.
She also said the government is not feeling any pressure because of the visa restrictions imposed on some Bangladeshis.
She made these remarks during a press briefing after delivering the opening speech at the 50th Summer National Sports Competition organized by the School, Madrasa, and Technical Education Sports Association in Sylhet on Wednesday afternoon.
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel attended the event as the special guest.
"The [US] visa policy will not affect students going abroad [for studies]. Because they want our students to go to their country. Many of their universities depend on foreign students' fees," the minister said.
She also said, "The government is not feeling any pressure. We are committed to conducting a free, fair, neutral and transparent election under the leadership of Bangabandhu's daughter Sheikh Hasina."
The minister added, "We have an independent Election Commission, and it will conduct the election. According to the constitution, the government will give full support to the commission and the people of Bangladesh will elect their next government through a free and fair election."
The 50th Summer National Sports Competition features contestants from various regions of the country, with around 400,000 students participating in various events. The five-day competition is set to conclude on October 1.
