Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that digital cheating has been incorporated into the Public Examination Act in Bangladesh. The amendment introduces penalties of up to five years in prison and fines for hacking or illegally altering examination results or merit lists. He made the announcement on Friday, June 19, at a Leaders Training Seminar organized by Rotary Bangladesh at the Krishibid Institution auditorium.

The minister emphasized that students should be developed to lead globally and that the current government is shaping the education system accordingly. He also stated that the government is prioritizing technical and vocational education to reduce unemployment, making technical education compulsory from grade six.

The new provision aims to strengthen the integrity of public examinations and ensure accountability in the digital era, aligning with broader educational reforms highlighted by the minister.