HSC exams postponed in flood-hit Chattogram and Rangamati

Examinations scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, in the Chattogram and Rangamati regions of Bangladesh have been postponed due to the severe ongoing flood situation. The decision affects the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, impacting students in these flood-affected areas.

The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee announced the postponement in a notice signed by Prof. Syed Akhtaruzzaman, the committee's chairman. The deferred exams include HSC, Alim, HSC (BMT), HSC (Vocational), and Diploma in Commerce examinations originally slated for July 8 in Chattogram and Rangamati.

However, the notice clarified that examinations in Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, and Khagrachhari, which also fall under the jurisdiction of the Chattogram Education Board, will continue as planned. The committee stated that a revised schedule for the postponed examinations will be communicated at a later date, allowing authorities to assess the flood situation and plan accordingly.

The postponement highlights the significant impact of the ongoing floods on essential services and educational activities in Bangladesh, disrupting normal operations and requiring adaptive measures to ensure student safety and academic continuity.