DHAKA: A total of 6,826 candidates out of 1,651,523 were absent on the first day of SSC and its equivalent examinations.

Control room set for the SSC examinations in educational ministry confirmed the matter to the media on Monday (February 1) adding that seven students and an inspector were expelled for irregularities.

On the day, the examinations on Bangla first paper (compulsory), Sahaj Bangla first paper and Bangla Language and Culture of Bangladesh (Bangla Bhasha o Bangladesher Sangskriti) were held.

The examinations of Quran Majid and Tazbid were held in Dakhil under Madrasa Board, Bangla-2 (1921, Creative) and Bangla-2 (8121, creative) in SSC Vocational and Bangla-2 (1721, Creative) in Dakhil Vocational were held.

A total of 847 candidates in Dhaka Board, 421 in Rajshahi Board, 510 in Comilla Board, 423 in Jessore Board, 279 in Chittagong Board, 252 in Sylhet Board, 250 in Barisal Board and 306 in Dinajpur Board were absent.

As many as 2,597 students were under Madrasa Board and 981 under Technical Board were absent on the day.

Both Jessore and Madrasa boards expelled a student each while five students were expelled from Technical Board.

BDST: 2153 HRS, Feb 01, 2016
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