The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in Bangladesh will begin on April 21 under a new rule called “Silent Expel.” The policy is part of the SSC Examination Conduct Policy-2026, recently published by the authorities.
Under this system, candidates who break exam rules may face expulsion without being told at the time. This applies to actions such as talking, turning the head repeatedly, or attempting to copy answers. If an invigilator suspects unfair behaviour but does not catch the student directly, they can impose a silent expulsion.
In such cases, the candidate continues the exam as usual. However, their answer script is later cancelled after review. The guidelines aim to improve discipline and fairness during public examinations.
The policy also sets clear steps for handling these cases. If a student is expelled or silently expelled, the invigilator must prepare a report using a confidential form provided by the education board. The answer script must remain complete, including its cover page, and be packed separately after the exam. Officials must write the word “REPORTED” in red ink on the packet before sending it to the controller of examinations.
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For silent expulsion, the reason must be clearly written in the report. The rules state that affected candidates can still sit for their remaining exams if there is a valid reason. However, all their later answer scripts and multiple-choice sheets must also be packed separately and submitted with proper documentation.
Education officials say the new system will help detect unfair practices more effectively. It also allows invigilators to act without disrupting the exam environment.
The SSC exams are a major public test in Bangladesh, taken by thousands of students each year. Authorities expect the new rule to strengthen exam integrity while keeping the process orderly.
