Forty-nine students from Sitakunda Kamil M A Madrasa are facing severe hardship after being assigned to sit for their exams at Nasaria Madrasa in Chattogram city instead of nearby institutions. The issue, reported on May 1, 2026, has caused daily travel difficulties, increased expenses, and mental stress for both students and parents. Each day, the students are transported by two buses along the Dhaka–Chattogram highway, with total additional costs estimated to reach around 150,000 taka.

Principal Osman Gani said the problem arose because existing regulations prevent changing the exam center, even though several closer colleges were available. He noted that two teachers accompany the students daily for safety. The principal also pointed out that a similar madrasa in Mirsharai was allowed to shift its center locally under the same policy.

Sitakunda’s Upazila Nirbahi Officer Fakhrul Islam stated that alternative arrangements could have been made if the authorities had informed him earlier. Parents, students, and local residents have demanded a permanent solution, urging that future exam centers be set based on accessibility and student safety.