Bangladesh eyes permanent exam centers to shield classes from disruption

Bangladesh's Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced plans to create dedicated, permanent examination centers to prevent public exams from disrupting regular school activities. The proposal, currently undergoing a feasibility study for approval, aims to host Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), and National University exams.

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The government is considering the disruption of regular teaching in educational institutions caused by various public exams held under secondary, higher secondary, madrasa, technical and National University systems.

Milon explained that holding these exams in schools disrupts class schedules and teaching continuity. Establishing separate centers would allow educational institutions to focus on their primary function of teaching. The government plans to implement the project in phases if the feasibility study is approved.

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If approved, the necessary development projects will be implemented in phases.

Beyond dedicated centers, the ministry is also rearranging the public exam schedule. From the next academic year, SSC and equivalent exams will be held in January, and HSC and equivalent exams in June. This adjustment aims to align the academic calendar with exam schedules, reduce academic time loss for students, and bring the system closer to international standards.

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Establishing permanent centers would help continue regular class activities during public exams, maintain continuity in teaching, improve the efficiency of management and enhance the overall quality of education.