The Dhaka Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has issued an urgent directive to all higher secondary institutions regarding the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. According to a circular signed by Exam Controller S.M. Kamal Uddin Haydar on Wednesday, November 26, the results of the HSC preliminary (selection) examinations must be published by February 26, 2026. The form fill-up process for the main HSC examination will begin on March 1, 2026. The board has already sent official letters to all college principals under its jurisdiction, instructing them to comply with the timeline. The circular also mentioned that a detailed schedule and further instructions regarding the form fill-up process will be announced later. The notice emphasized that the matter is of utmost urgency and requires immediate attention from all concerned educational institutions.