The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

The examinations of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Alim and HSC in Business Management (BM) will begin simultaneously on May 29 across the country.

A total of 6, 20,020 candidates from 7,120 educational institutions will appear for the examinations this year, with an increase of 78,842 candidates than the previous year. This was disclosed at a press briefing at the conference room of the education ministry yesterday.

Adviser to the Education Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman told the journalists that all preparations have been completed to hold the HSC, Alim and vocational examinations in a copying-free atmosphere across the country.

The adviser said stern actions would be taken against the students those found indulged in unfair means. Teachers will also be punished if found assisting students in copying in the examinations, he added.

Dr Zillur asked all concerned, including teachers and officials, to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity in the greater interest of the nation.

A number of vigilance teams comprising officials of the education ministry have been formed for ensuring the examinations peacefully, education ministry sources said.

Of the total examinees, 5,02,796 will appear under seven education boards, while 62,505 under the Madrasa Education Board and 54,719 under the Bangladesh Technical Board.

The board-wise number of HSC candidates are: Dhaka Board- 1,51,247, Rajshahi Board- 1,36,745, Comilla Board- 50,719, Jessore Board-70,809, Chittagong Board-41, 515, Barisal Board- 32,164, Sylhet Board- 19,597, Madrasa Board-62,505 and Technical Board- 54,719.

The HSC examinations will be held at 1,800 centres across the country. Of these 1,024 centres are set up under the seven education boards, 348 under the Madrasa Education Board and 428 under the Bangladesh Technical Board.

Besides, five overseas centers will be set up, where 155 candidates will sit for HSC and equivalent examinations.

Acting Education Secretary Ashraful Mukul, Additional Secretary Mozzamel Haque Khan, Joint Secretary Mohammad Shafiullah, Joint Secretary Nazrul Islam Khan, Chairmen of Dhaka Education Board, Madrasa Education Board and Technical Education Board, and concerned officials of the ministry were present.