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From Daily Star · () English

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  • The Bangladesh Open University (BOU) has postponed its Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations scheduled for July 17 and 18.
  • The postponements are due to adverse weather conditions affecting the region.
  • Revised schedules for the affected examinations will be announced later.

The Bangladesh Open University (BOU) has announced the postponement of its Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations, originally slated for Friday, July 17. The decision comes in response to adverse weather conditions impacting the region.

Specifically, the postponed HSC examinations include Bangla First Paper (HSC 1851) and Bangla Second Paper (HSC 2851). The BOU has also extended the postponement to all examinations scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, across several academic programs. These include examinations for the MA and MSS (Preliminary) Programme, B.Ag.Ed Programme, Master of Education (M.Ed) Examination 2025, and BBA Programme.

Details of the postponements were communicated through a notice issued by the Examination Division of Bangladesh Open University. The notice indicated that revised schedules for these examinations will be communicated through separate notifications at a later date. All other HSC Examination 2026 papers are expected to proceed as per the original schedule.

The university has not provided specific details on the nature of the adverse weather, but the decision reflects a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. The postponements affect multiple terms and levels within the listed academic programs, highlighting the widespread impact of the decision.

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