Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni has said there is no chance of question paper leaks in the SSC and equivalent examinations which started on Sunday, before issuing a warning that if anyone is caught spreading rumours about the exams or question leaks, they will receive severe punishment.
She was speaking to reporters on Sunday while visiting Badda High School on the first day of the SSC examinations.
The education minister said: “Social media is being monitored all the time to prevent rumours about question paper leaks. Wherever there is a disturbance, some people are trying to spread rumours. If something happens immediate action is being taken.”
When asked if there were any problems because of the students taking the exams on a revised syllabus, the education minister replied: "The revision was done for some particular subjects, not for the entire book. We asked teachers to teach them later. This time, since the method of taking the exam is different, I hope there will not be any difficulties.”
Before the Covid pandemic, the SSC exams usually started in February every year. But last, year due to the coronavirus and floods, the exam was delayed by seven months. This year the examination started on the last day of April as the situation was normal.
"I will try to bring the examination date forward next year. Opinions will be taken from teachers across the country on what time they can complete the syllabus. It should not be finished in a hurry, it should be finished with ease. A decision will be taken based on the opinion of teachers.”
The education minister also said: “We had the option of moving the exams ahead last year, but we were forced to postpone it due to flooding. Compared to last year, we have gone much further this time. I will make an effort to return everything to normal as much as I can next year.”
Regarding correcting mistakes in textbooks, Dipu Moni said: “A mistake is a mistake. Those who made mistakes last time had to pay a heavy price. Those who are in charge should be aware so that they do not make mistakes.”
As many as 2,072,163 candidates are participating in the SSC and equivalent exams this year. Among them, 1,021,197 are male and 1,050,966 are female.
