The Directorate of Primary Education has indicated that results for the primary scholarship examination, taken by around 650,000 fifth-grade students nationwide, are likely to be published by June 15. Deputy Director A.S.M. Sirajuddohah said the process requires at least another week due to extensive verification of local-level data. The exam, initially delayed several times because of legal complications, was held from April 15 to 18.

This year, 82,500 students will be selected for scholarships, divided into government and private (kindergarten) categories. Government school students will receive 80 percent of the scholarships, while private school students will receive 20 percent. The gender ratio will remain equal at 50:50. Scholarships are divided into talent pool and general grades, with monthly stipends ranging from 225 to 350 taka and an annual one-time payment of 225 taka. The financial support will continue through grades six to eight.

Parents will be able to check results online at ipemis.dpe.gov.bd or dpe.gov.bd, or via SMS by sending the student’s roll number to 16222.