DHAKA: The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations under 11 education boards will begin across the country on Monday (February 3).

A total of 20,47,779 students are expected to take part in the SSC and its equivalent examinations.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said, at a press conference back in time, all coaching centers across the country will remain shut for a month from January 25.

This decision was taken aiming to prevent question paper leakage during the SSC and its equivalent examinations.

BDST: 1927 HRS, FEB 02, 2020

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