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From Daily Star · () English

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  • Over 1 million candidates began their HSC and equivalent examinations across Bangladesh on Monday, with a small number expelled for unfair means.
  • This year marks the first time nine general education boards are using identical question papers for the examinations.
  • The written exams are scheduled to conclude on August 8, followed by practical exams by August 15.

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations commenced nationwide yesterday, with 10,00,120 candidates participating on the first day. The exams are being conducted under the general, madrasa, and technical education boards.

Across the country, 24,784 candidates were absent, and seven were expelled for employing unfair means, according to the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee. This year introduces a significant change as the nine general education boards are utilizing identical question papers for the first time, a departure from previous practices where each board had its own set.

Overall, 12,70,583 candidates from 9,439 institutions are registered for the examinations under 11 education boards. The general education boards account for 10,69,714 candidates, the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board has 92,905, and the Bangladesh Technical Education Board has 107,964.

The written portion of the examinations is set to continue until August 8, with practical examinations scheduled to be completed by August 15.

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