Twenty-seven students from the Faculty of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences at Khulna Agricultural University have failed their final examination after collectively skipping one subject’s test on April 8. The results, published on April 30, showed all of them as failed for being absent in the 'Fish Health Management' exam. University officials described the coordinated absence as an unprecedented incident and a violation of disciplinary rules. However, reports suggest the students may still be allowed to sit for a special semester exam as regular candidates, which has caused resentment among students from other departments.

According to the source, the boycott began after one student, Tahsina Anwar Shormi, fell ill before the exam, prompting classmates to request a postponement. When the university refused, the group split, with some choosing to boycott and others being prevented from entering the exam hall. Later, Shormi and another student, Tarek, submitted written apologies to the vice-chancellor seeking permission to retake the exam.

A faculty member confirmed that the students would be allowed to re-register and sit for the exam soon without affecting their results.