The Dhaka Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has assured Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) candidates that no student will suffer any disadvantage if errors are confirmed in the creative section of the Physics First Paper examination. The announcement follows widespread concerns raised by examinees over two questions that were alleged to contain inaccuracies.
In an official statement issued on Monday, 13 July, Professor Jesmin Taslima Banu, Convener of the Inter-Education Board Examination Controllers Committee and Controller of Examinations at the Dhaka Education Board, said the matter was being examined with the utmost seriousness.
According to the statement, complaints surrounding Questions 6 and 7 of the creative section of the Physics First Paper examination have been brought to the attention of the education authorities through various channels. The board has initiated a detailed review to determine whether the questions contained any factual errors, ambiguities or inconsistencies that could have affected candidates’ performance.
The board emphasised that protecting students’ interests remains its highest priority throughout the review process. If the investigation confirms that either question was flawed or unfairly framed, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that no examinee is disadvantaged. These measures could include awarding full marks for the affected question or questions, depending on the findings of the review.
The assurance comes amid growing concern among students and parents after discussions about the examination paper spread rapidly across social media platforms. Many candidates claimed that parts of the creative section were confusing or inconsistent with the prescribed syllabus, prompting calls for clarification from education authorities. As the debate gained momentum online, anxiety grew among examinees who feared that any potential mistake in the question paper could affect their overall results.
In response, the Inter-Education Board authorities issued the formal clarification to reassure candidates that the evaluation process would remain fair and that students would not be penalised for any mistake originating from the examination paper itself. Such reviews are considered an established safeguard within Bangladesh’s public examination system whenever credible concerns arise over question quality or examination procedures.
The board also appealed to students, parents, teachers and other stakeholders to refrain from spreading rumours or misleading information while the review is underway. Officials urged everyone to rely only on verified announcements from the education authorities, warning that speculation on social media could create unnecessary confusion and anxiety among candidates.
The final decision regarding the disputed questions will be taken after the review process is completed. Until then, education officials have reiterated their commitment to maintaining transparency, fairness and the integrity of the HSC examination system, assuring candidates that their academic interests will be fully protected.
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