A 19-year-old youth named Tafsir Islam was sentenced to one year of imprisonment for attempting to take part in the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination on behalf of another student in Uzirpur upazila of Barishal. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Dhamura Secondary School examination center, where authorities detained him after confirming his false identity. A mobile court led by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Maheshwar Mondal delivered the verdict under the Public Examinations (Offences) Act, imposing one year of non-rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 100 taka.

According to the local administration, the act of cheating and irregularities in public examinations will not be tolerated. The official emphasized that maintaining the integrity of examinations is crucial and that regular monitoring drives will continue to ensure a fair environment.

The incident caused a stir in the examination center area, and authorities reaffirmed their commitment to preventing malpractice and maintaining discipline in public examinations.