The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations scheduled for today (July 8) in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Rangamati districts under the Chattogram Education Board have been postponed due to adverse weather and flood conditions. The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee and Dhaka Education Board issued a notification on Tuesday to this end.
Postponement Details
According to the notification, only the examinations in these three districts under the Chattogram Board have been postponed. However, examinations in other districts under the board, including Bandarban and Khagrachhari, will be held as per the schedule. The postponed examinations include HSC under the General Education Board, Alim under the Madrasah Education Board, HSC (BM), HSC (Vocational) and Diploma in Commerce under the Technical Education Board.
Other Boards Unaffected
The Coordination Committee further clarified that examinations under the country's other nine general education boards, as well as the madrasah and technical boards (except for the three affected districts) will be held today as per schedule.
New Schedule to be Announced
A new schedule for the postponed examinations for the three districts will be announced later through an official notification. The decision to postpone the exams was taken considering the safety and convenience of the students and the staff involved in conducting the examinations.
Impact on Students
This postponement will affect thousands of students who were scheduled to appear for their HSC and equivalent exams today. The new dates will be communicated to the students and educational institutions in due course. Students are advised to stay tuned to official announcements for further updates.
Background on HSC Exams
The HSC examinations are a crucial part of the secondary education system in Bangladesh. They determine the eligibility of students for higher education and various career opportunities. The exams are conducted annually under the supervision of the respective education boards.
