HSC exams amid heavy rain and floods: Students suffer greatly, demand postponement

Special Correspondent

Dhaka, July 13, 2026

 

The 2026 HSC and equivalent examinations were held despite continuous rain, waterlogging and flooding. Students across the country faced extreme hardship on the sixth day of examinations on Monday (July 13). In some places, they had to wade through waist-deep water, in others, they had to reach the examination centers by boat and van. This has led to intense anger among students, parents and educators. Many have demanded the postponement of the examinations.

Since morning, candidates have been attending the examination centers in various parts of the country, including the capital, despite the rain. Parents were also with their children. However, the situation was extremely difficult in some districts of the country.

 

The worst situation is in Comilla.

Waterlogging occurred at Comilla Government Women’s College, Comilla Victoria College and Bhashasainik Ajit Guha College centers. Pictures and videos of the Comilla Government Women’s College center in particular have gone viral on social media. There, it can be seen that examinees are entering the center in boats and vans and wading through waist-deep water. After these scenes spread, severe criticism began on various platforms including Facebook. Many demanded that Monday’s exam be postponed.

 

Waterlogging in Hatiya, Noakhali

Hundreds of families are stranded in various areas of Hatia Upazila of Noakhali due to waterlogging. Some examination centers there are also flooded, making it more difficult for students to travel.

Meanwhile, due to the flood situation, the examinations of the Chittagong Education Board and the Madrasa and Technical Boards under that board have already been postponed until July 16. However, the examinations of the other eight General Education Boards, Madrasa Education Boards and Technical Education Boards are going on as usual.

 

Students and parents say that taking exams in such adverse weather conditions has increased the physical and mental stress of students. It is also reported that many are falling ill. Educationists believe that the exam schedule should be reconsidered considering the safety and well-being of students.

 

Questions have also been raised about the lack of preparedness of the local administration. Many say that despite forecasts of floods and waterlogging, appropriate measures were not taken.

The education board authorities say that necessary decisions will be taken after monitoring the situation. However, the decision to continue the exams of other boards is currently in place.

 

Social media is abuzz with the suffering of millions of students amid the ongoing floods and waterlogging across the country. Many have called on the government and education boards to take immediate action.