Madrasa Teacher Sentenced to Two Years for Supplying Cheat Sheets During Exam in Feni

Feni Correspondent

April 10, 2025: A madrasa teacher in Feni has been sentenced to two years in jail and fined Tk 1,000 for supplying cheat sheets to an examinee during the ongoing SSC equivalent examinations.

The convicted teacher, Md. Yunus, has also been removed from his position as hall invigilator, and the involved student has been expelled.

The mobile court, led by Feni Sadar Upazila Executive Officer Sultana Nasrin Kanta, delivered the verdict on Thursday afternoon.

Md. Yunus, an assistant teacher from Birinchi Madrasa, was caught providing cheat sheets to examinee Maruful Islam during the exam at the Feni Alia Kamil Madrasa center. The incident was reported by the center secretary and acting principal, Gazi Iqbal Hossain, following which an investigation confirmed the allegations.

Executive Magistrate Sultana Nasrin Kanta stated that the actions violated the strict guidelines set by the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board and the Feni district administration to ensure a fair examination process.

Gazi Iqbal Hossain reaffirmed the madrasa’s commitment to conducting cheat-free examinations and warned against any future irregularities in the examination halls.