The Dhaka Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has issued an urgent set of 31 directives to all exam center secretaries ahead of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations beginning on April 21, 2026. The instructions, signed by Exam Controller Professor S M Kamal Uddin Haydar, outline detailed procedures for handling question papers, maintaining exam security, and ensuring proper conduct during the tests.

According to the directives, irregular and improvement candidates will sit for exams based on the 2025 syllabus, while regular candidates will follow the 2026 syllabus. The guidelines emphasize strict verification of question paper packets, secure transportation with police presence, and prohibition of mobile phones except for the center secretary’s non-camera device. Each exam hall must have at least two invigilators, and seating arrangements must adhere to specific spacing rules. The board also mandated the use of approved calculators only and required that all classes remain closed during exam hours.

The instructions aim to prevent question leaks, ensure fairness, and maintain discipline across all centers under the Dhaka Education Board’s jurisdiction.