Bangladesh HSC Exams Begin With Uniform Papers, CCTV Surveillance

Bangladesh's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations commenced today, marking a significant shift with nine general education boards utilizing identical question papers for the first time. The examinations, covering the full syllabus, began with the Bangla first paper and will continue until August 8, with practical exams concluding by August 15.

A total of 1,270,583 candidates from 9,439 institutions are participating across 11 education boards. The government has emphasized stringent measures, including CCTV surveillance at all 2,697 examination centers, to ensure a fair, orderly, and cheating-free environment. Previously, each of the nine general education boards prepared its own question papers.

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon stated that the government is committed to the integrity of the examinations. Of the total candidates, 1,069,714 are under the general boards, 92,905 under the Madrasa Education Board, and 107,964 under the Technical Education Board. The examinations include 621,969 male and 648,614 female candidates. In Dhaka, the Metropolitan Police have restricted unauthorized entry within 200 yards of examination centers to maintain security.

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The government has taken measures to ensure the examinations are conducted in a fair, orderly and cheating-free environment.