The 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations began simultaneously across Bangladesh, with 1,425 students absent on the first day under the Cumilla Education Board. The board reported that 146,817 students were registered to take part in the exams across 277 centers in six districts: Cumilla, Chandpur, Brahmanbaria, Noakhali, Feni, and Lakshmipur. The board’s chairman, Professor Shamsul Islam, confirmed the information on Tuesday afternoon.

According to the board, the total number of female candidates is 87,970, while male candidates number 58,847, meaning there are 29,123 more female participants. Officials attributed the higher female participation to increasing involvement and success of girls in education. To prevent cheating, all 277 centers have been placed under CCTV surveillance, and law enforcement presence has been strengthened.

Board officials stated that all necessary preparations were made to ensure a smooth and peaceful examination process. The first day saw a festive atmosphere at centers with the presence of students and guardians, and officials expressed optimism that the exams would continue successfully.

A new luggage wrapping service began operating at the Hajj Camp in Bangladesh on Tuesday, introduced by the Ministry of Religious Affairs to make the pilgrimage process smoother, safer, and more convenient. Hajj Office Director Lokman Hossain said the service will allow pilgrims to have their luggage professionally wrapped, protecting it from damage, tampering, and other travel-related risks. The initiative aims to reduce last-minute difficulties and streamline the travel process for pilgrims.

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaykobad stated that ensuring a smooth Hajj journey with the highest level of service is a key government priority. He added that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is closely monitoring services for pilgrims, and the new facility was launched under his guidance. The minister expressed confidence that the service will make the Hajj journey more seamless and comfortable.

Pilgrims have welcomed the government’s initiative, describing it as a timely and necessary step to improve their travel experience.

Dhaka University has issued a recruitment notice for the position of lecturer. According to the announcement, the application process began on April 20, 2026, and will continue until May 10, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications either in person or by post within the specified period. The position is permanent, and both male and female candidates are eligible to apply. The workplace will be located in Dhaka.

Applicants must send their applications to the Registrar, Dhaka University, Dhaka-1000. A bank draft or pay order of 750 taka, payable to the Registrar, Dhaka University, must be included with the application as a submission fee. The receipt of the payment must be attached to the application form. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

The recruitment notice highlights the university’s ongoing efforts to fill academic positions through a transparent and structured process, ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified candidates.

On the first day of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations, a total of 25,408 students were absent across 11 education boards on Tuesday. The highest number of absentees was recorded under the Madrasa Education Board, where 11,211 students missed the Dakhil examination. Only six students were expelled nationwide, including four from the Madrasa Board and one each from the Dhaka and Dinajpur boards. The data was presented in a report signed by Professor Dr. Khondoker Ehsanul Kabir, chairman of the Dhaka Board and head of the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee.

According to the report, under the nine general education boards, 1,122,963 students took part in the Bangla (compulsory) first paper and Easy Bangla first paper exams out of 1,134,853 registered candidates, leaving 11,890 absent. In the Madrasa Board’s Quran Majid and Tajweed exam, 243,692 students participated out of 254,903, while the Technical Education Board saw 2,307 absentees out of 119,250 registered candidates.

This year, a total of 1,857,344 students are participating in the SSC and equivalent exams under 11 boards, including 930,305 boys and 927,039 girls.

On April 21, 2026, a total of 54 students were absent on the first day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Dakhil, and Vocational examinations held across eight centers in Raozan upazila of Chattogram. According to the Upazila Secondary Education Office, the exams were conducted at four school centers, three madrasa centers, and one vocational center.

The office reported that 3,595 students registered for the SSC exams, including 1,397 boys and 2,198 girls, with 23 students absent. In the Dakhil exams, 989 students were registered—519 boys and 470 girls—with 27 absentees. For the vocational exams, 313 students were registered—231 boys and 82 girls—with four absentees. The SSC exams took place at RRAC Model School, Gahira AJYM High School, Noapara High School, and Dewanpur SK Sen High School, while the Dakhil exams were held at three local madrasas.

The report did not mention reasons for the absences or any official comments regarding the first day’s attendance.

The local administration in Matlab North, Chandpur, has prohibited journalists from entering SSC examination centers. On the first day of the SSC and equivalent exams, local reporters sought permission from the center secretary to observe the exam process. The secretary informed them that the upazila administration had imposed a restriction on journalist entry during the exams.

Although the Ministry of Education allows conditional visits by journalists, local reporters expressed strong dissatisfaction with the strict local ban. Several senior journalists described the decision as regrettable, noting that the ministry itself had not issued such a prohibition. Abdul Gani Tapadar, a member of the Charakalia High School management committee and vice president of the upazila BNP, said journalists’ presence could help ensure a fair, cheating-free examination.

Center secretary Ataul Karim Mujahid stated that the upazila executive officer (UNO) had instructed all center secretaries by phone to prevent journalist entry. UNO Mahmuda Kulsum Moni later clarified that the directive originated from the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Education), and she only implemented it locally.

Students of Rajshahi Nursing College declared a complete shutdown on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, locking the college gates to demand the appointment of a permanent principal. The protest began around 11:30 a.m., with students stating that the absence of a principal for nearly three months has severely disrupted academic activities.

According to the students, the lack of leadership has caused administrative difficulties and uncertainty, raising fears of a potential session jam. They announced that all academic and administrative operations would remain suspended until their demand for a permanent principal is fulfilled.

The demonstration reflects growing frustration among students over prolonged administrative vacancies that they say are hindering their education and institutional stability.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Dakhil, and equivalent examinations have begun across Chattogram and three hill districts under the Chattogram Education Board. Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, a total of 130,724 students from 1,218 schools are participating in the exams held at 218 centers. Among them, 56,351 are male and 74,373 are female students. The first paper of Bangla marked the start of this year’s examination session.

According to the board, 34,991 students are from the science stream, 43,983 from humanities, and 51,750 from business studies. The participating students include 92,338 from Chattogram, 18,924 from Cox’s Bazar, 7,417 from Rangamati, 8,071 from Khagrachhari, and 3,874 from Bandarban. To ensure smooth conduct, the board has formed 76 vigilance teams, including 66 general and 10 special teams.

The Chattogram Education Board has also requested uninterrupted electricity supply during the exams and instructed strict measures to prevent cheating and maintain security around examination centers.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Dakhil, and equivalent examinations for the current year began on Tuesday at 10 a.m. across Bangladesh. A total of 1,857,344 students from 30,666 institutions are participating under nine general, one madrasa, and one technical education board. The exams are being held at 3,885 centers nationwide. The Ministry of Education and relevant boards have taken all necessary preparations to ensure smooth and fair conduct of the examinations.

At a press conference held on Monday at the Secretariat, Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon and ministry officials shared details of the arrangements. The minister said measures were taken to help students reach centers early and to prevent cybercrimes related to question papers. He also warned that any wrongdoing would face legal action. Despite preparations, widespread power outages in several areas have disrupted students’ exam preparations, though the ministry has requested uninterrupted electricity at exam centers.

The minister did not confirm whether SSC and HSC exams would be held in December this year but emphasized that exams would follow course completion schedules. He also reiterated a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption within the ministry.

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan conducted a surprise inspection of SSC examination centers in Singair upazila of Manikganj on Tuesday afternoon. During his visit to Joymontop High School and Shahrail High School centers, he issued strict instructions to all concerned not to show negligence in their examination duties.

The minister inspected several examination rooms, reviewed the overall environment, discipline, and measures to prevent cheating. He also spoke with center secretaries, teachers, and officials on duty to ensure that examinations were being conducted properly and transparently. Milan emphasized that such surprise inspections would continue to ensure fair, transparent, and cheating-free examinations.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Khairunnahar Popy, Officer-in-Charge Md. Mazharul Islam, and other administrative officials were present during the inspection.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon stated that no question papers were leaked and no untoward incidents occurred during the ongoing SSC examinations. He made the remarks at a press conference held at the International Mother Language Institute on Tuesday afternoon, emphasizing that the upcoming examinations will be closely monitored.

The minister said the SSC exams were conducted in a peaceful environment and that any complaints would be investigated using CCTV footage. He instructed that footage from all examination centers be preserved for seven days for possible review. Addressing concerns about irregularities, he noted that center secretaries act as guardians of examinees and are trained to handle any mistakes by students.

Milon also commented that he does not believe media vigilance alone can prevent cheating, urging journalists to report any incidents if they occur.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations begin across Bangladesh on Tuesday at 10 a.m., with more than 1.85 million students participating under 11 education boards. To ensure smooth and disciplined conduct, the boards have issued 14 mandatory directives for students, invigilators, and center officials. These include specific entry times, adherence to exam schedules, and strict compliance with procedural rules.

According to the directives, students must enter centers by 9:30 a.m. and follow all instructions regarding question paper timing, answer sheet completion, and subject registration. The use of board-approved calculators is allowed, but mobile phones are banned for everyone except the center secretary. Practical exams will be held at respective centers, and results re-evaluation applications must be submitted online within seven days of publication.

The education boards emphasized that institutional heads are responsible for distributing admit cards at least seven days before the exam and ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements.

At least 50 students of Gridharipur Adarsha High School in Palashbari, Gaibandha, blocked the Dhaka-Rangpur highway on Monday night after failing to receive their SSC exam admit cards. The protest took place around 9 p.m. near the Palashbari filling station, where students and their guardians joined in, causing traffic congestion on both sides of the highway and significant disruption for travelers.

The students said their SSC examination was scheduled to begin the next morning, yet they had not received their admit cards despite repeated requests to the school authorities. They accused the school of delaying the process, prompting them to stage the blockade.

Palashbari Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sheikh Jaber Ahmed arrived at the scene and assured the students that all admit cards would be arranged. Following his assurance, the students withdrew their blockade. He also stated that he would discuss the issue with the school authorities to ensure proper distribution of the admit cards.

The Directorate of Madrasah Education in Bangladesh announced that the transfer policy for teachers working in MPO-enlisted private madrasahs, appointed through NTRCA recommendations, is still at an initial stage of implementation. A notice issued on Monday, April 20, stated that the software used for submitting information on vacant posts has been temporarily closed for development work. Once the software upgrade is complete, a new schedule will be announced through another notice.

According to the directorate, a policy has been formulated to manage transfers of MPO-listed madrasah teachers, but full implementation awaits finalization and ministry directives. Preparations are ongoing, and transfer applications will proceed according to official procedures once instructions are received from the ministry.

Bangladesh currently has 8,229 MPO-enlisted madrasahs across different levels—Dakhil, Alim, Fazil, and Kamil—employing around 120,000 teachers and staff members nationwide.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Dakhil, and equivalent examinations for the current year began across Bangladesh on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. A total of 1,857,344 students from 30,666 institutions are participating under nine general, one madrasa, and one technical education board. The exams are being held at 3,885 centers nationwide. Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon announced that all necessary preparations have been completed to ensure smooth and fair examinations.

At a press conference held at the Secretariat, ministry officials including adviser Mahdi Amin and Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education Director General Khan Moinuddin Al Mahmud were present. The minister said measures have been taken to address power outages affecting students’ preparation and to ensure uninterrupted electricity at exam centers. He also mentioned steps to prevent cybercrimes and question paper leaks through monitoring cells and coordination groups.

The minister did not confirm whether SSC and HSC exams will be held in December this year but emphasized that exams will follow course completion schedules. He further warned that any corruption within the ministry would not be tolerated.