No irregularities to be tolerated in SSC question preparation, distribution: Edu minister
“Past exam cancellations and auto-pass decisions were taken under exceptional circumstances and were never intended as permanent solutions,” he says.
No irregularities or disruptions will be tolerated in the preparation and distribution of question papers for the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said today (19 February).
Speaking to reporters after a meeting at the Ministry of Education, he said, "Clear instructions have already been issued to the relevant authorities to ensure that the examinations are conducted in a fair, transparent and smooth manner."
Referring to past measures such as exam cancellations and "auto-pass" decisions, Milon noted that those steps were taken under exceptional circumstances and were never intended as permanent solutions.
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"The current government's goal is to bring the education system under a modern, quality-driven and accountable framework," he added.
To ensure accountability of private educational institutions, the minister said, monitoring and regulations of MPO-listed institutions will be strengthened. "The activities of the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority will be reorganised and reinforced, particularly in matters related to teacher recruitment, transfer and disciplinary actions."
Regarding English-medium institutions, Milon said steps will be taken gradually to bring them under government policy guidelines.
"Operating schools without registration or in temporary and inadequate infrastructure will not be acceptable. Fire safety and structural standards will be made mandatory for running educational institutions, and no institution will be allowed to operate without proper registration."
Addressing concerns about disruptions to education in coastal, char and haor regions due to floods and natural disasters, Milon said, "Special arrangements would be made where needed. Alternative measures and timely decisions would be taken based on local circumstances."
He further emphasised that technical and technology-based education would receive top priority to build a skilled workforce. "Plans include increasing the practical components in polytechnic and vocational institutions, strengthening collaboration with industry and integrating modern technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), into the curriculum."
