Bangladesh Proceeds with HSC Exams Amid Heavy Rain, Postpones Chattogram Section

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations are continuing across most of Bangladesh despite heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions. The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee confirmed that the majority of examination centers remain operational and suitable for use.

The committee acknowledged the anxieties expressed by students and guardians regarding the exams amid the inclement weather. However, it emphasized that a nationwide postponement would create significant disruptions to students' academic progress, result publication, university admissions, and the overall academic calendar. The committee also noted that a common question paper system makes postponing exams for all boards due to issues in one region impractical.

While most centers are functional, exams under the Chattogram Education Board have been postponed until July 16. This decision was made because several centers in that region were affected by flooding, preventing many examinees from reaching the venues safely. Local authorities, including upazila nirbahi officers and deputy commissioners, reported on the conditions in their areas.

The committee assured that student safety remains the highest priority. In cases where natural disasters severely threaten exams in specific areas, local deputy commissioners are empowered to make immediate decisions. Examinees are advised to stay informed about official instructions and allow ample travel time to their centers during periods of adverse weather.