Education minister intervenes for HSC candidates who missed exams

Eight Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) candidates from Abdulpur Government College in Natore, Bangladesh, will now be able to sit for their examinations starting July 4, following intervention by the education minister. These students had missed the ongoing exams, which began on Thursday, because they did not receive their admit cards despite having paid the required form-filling fees.

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon learned of the situation through media reports and promptly contacted the Rajshahi Education Board Chairman. He directed that necessary steps be taken to allow the affected students to participate in the exams. The ministry confirmed that the Rajshahi Education Board completed the form-fill-up process for the eight students on Friday.

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He then spoke to Rajshahi Education Board Chairman Prof Shamim Ara Chowdhury and directed her to take necessary steps so the students could sit for the exams.

The issue arose from an alleged failure by Amit Kumar Sarker, an office assistant at the college, to properly deposit the form fees collected from the students. This oversight resulted in the students not receiving their admit cards. In response, the minister also contacted the local police superintendent and station officer-in-charge, urging strict legal action against those involved.

Police have detained Amit and are processing a case against him. Furthermore, a three-member probe committee has been formed to investigate the incident. The ministry also noted similar issues in Bogura, where other students faced exam-related complications, prompting the minister to order swift action and exemplary punishment for those responsible.

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Police later detained Amit and took him into custody. A case against him is being processed, the release said.