The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Dakhil, and vocational examinations will begin on Tuesday, with a total of 26,747 candidates set to sit for the exams at 54 centers across Cox’s Bazar.
To ensure a cheating-free environment, every examination room has been brought under CCTV surveillance, which will be monitored in real time by the Ministry of Education and the respective education boards.
A visit to centers, including Cox’s Bazar Government Boys’ High School, Cox’s Bazar Government Girls’ High School, and Cox’s Bazar Model High School, showed that CCTV cameras had been installed in all examination rooms. Authorities have also arranged IPS backup systems to keep the cameras operational during power outages.
Ram Mohan Sen, head teacher at Cox’s Bazar Government Boys’ High School and center secretary, said all preparations had been completed in line with the 2026 examination guidelines and directives from the education authorities. A total of 685 students will take the exam at the center.
Lutfannesa, a senior teacher and center secretary of Cox’s Bazar Government Girls’ High School, said 751 candidates will appear at their center, with full CCTV coverage in place.
Shahidul Islam, acting head teacher of Cox’s Bazar Model High School, said all necessary preparations had been completed, including ensuring uninterrupted monitoring through backup power systems.
According to the district administration’s education wing, 18,198 students will sit for SSC exams at 32 centers, 7,118 for Dakhil exams at 14 centers, and 1,431 for vocational exams at 8 centers.
Tasnim Jahan, an additional deputy commissioner (education and ICT), said all preparations had been completed in accordance with the ministry’s directives, with CCTV cameras installed at every center.
The exams will begin at 10:00 am. Candidates have been instructed to take their seats at least 30 minutes before the start. The Ministry of Education has also issued a 14-point guideline for examinees.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
