The Ministry of Education has finalized June 7 as the start date for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. The decision was approved on Monday following a proposal from the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee. Public relations officer Khalid Mahmud confirmed that Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan approved the date, and an official notice will be issued by the education boards.

Earlier, the preliminary decision to begin the exams on June 7 was taken during a meeting of education board chairmen at the ministry’s Secondary and Higher Education Division. The meeting was held on Sunday afternoon. Additionally, the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are scheduled to start on April 21.

The announcement provides clarity for students and institutions preparing for the national examinations, aligning the academic calendar for the year.