Education Ministry instructions: Exams will be held as per routine, arrive at the center with sufficient time

Staff Correspondent

Dhaka, July 14, 2026: The Ministry of Education has announced that all upcoming public examinations will be held as per the routine. At the same time, the ministry has advised candidates to reach the examination center with sufficient time.

A press release from the ministry said that the exam schedule will not be changed despite the ongoing rain and weather conditions. Candidates, guardians and teachers have been urged to be vigilant in this regard.

The notification states, “Examinees should leave their homes with sufficient time to avoid traffic jams or weather problems. They should ensure that they arrive at the center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of entry.”

An official from the Ministry of Education said, “We have made all kinds of preparations. The concerned authorities have been instructed to ensure that there is no difficulty at the examination centers. This advice has been given to reduce the mental stress of the students and ensure safe participation in the examination.”

Meanwhile, officials of various education boards have said that the exams will start as per routine and there is no possibility of any postponement. However, if any emergency arises due to weather, then only in that case, it has been informed that a decision can be taken for the concerned area.

The ministry has also asked the candidates to prepare the necessary materials (such as admit cards, pens, water bottles, etc.) the night before. Considering the transportation crisis, arrangements have been made to take the exam at the homes of nearby relatives.

This year, lakhs of students will participate in various public examinations, including SSC and HSC. The Ministry of Education hopes that with everyone’s cooperation, the examinations will be conducted fairly and peacefully.