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At a glance
- The Bangladeshi government is considering establishing dedicated, permanent centers for public examinations to reduce disruptions to regular teaching.
- A feasibility study is underway for constructing these separate centers, which would host secondary, higher secondary, and National University exams.
- Public exams, including SSC and HSC, will be rescheduled from the next academic year to align with international standards, with SSC in January and HSC in June.
Bangladesh's government is actively considering the establishment of dedicated, permanent centers for conducting public examinations, according to Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon. This initiative aims to mitigate the disruption of regular academic activities in educational institutions caused by the frequent hosting of various public exams.
The proposed centers would accommodate secondary, higher secondary, and equivalent examinations, including those administered by the National University. A feasibility study proposal for the construction of these separate centers is currently under review for approval. If cleared, development projects are planned to be rolled out in phases.
In addition to creating dedicated exam facilities, the government also plans to reschedule public examinations to align with international academic calendars. Starting from the next academic year, SSC and equivalent exams are slated to be held in January, while HSC and equivalent exams will take place in June. This adjustment is intended to synchronize the academic calendar with exam schedules, thereby reducing the amount of academic time lost by students.
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