The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2024 started on Thursday, with over 2 million students from 29,735 educational institutions expected to participate.
The Ministry of Education has announced that the exams have started 10am across 3,700 centres across Bangladesh.
To ensure the integrity of the examination process, no mobile phones or electronic devices will be permitted within the exam centres, except for a basic phone set without internet access to be used exclusively by the hall secretary.
The question code will be disclosed 25 minutes before the start of each exam, streamlining the process for students and staff alike.
In a notable departure from tradition, Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury has decided not to visit any examination centres this year, aiming to reduce the stress levels among students.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) Traffic Division is taking proactive measures to facilitate a smooth commute for examinees by forming a "quick response team." This initiative is designed to address any transportation issues students might face en route to their examination centers.
Md Munibur Rahman, additional commissioner (Traffic) of the DMP, emphasized the importance of students planning their travel to arrive at least 30 minutes before their exams begin.
He also offered guidance for navigating traffic safely, advising students to use foot over bridges and zebra crossings where available and to seek assistance from traffic police in case of congestion or other issues.