With less than two months left before the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams, students across Bangladesh are raising concerns over the delay in publishing the full routine.
The Ministry of Education and education boards have already announced that the HSC and equivalent exams will begin on June 7. However, the detailed schedule, which is usually released about two months in advance, has not yet been made public. This delay has caused frustration among candidates.
Students say the HSC Routine is important for planning their studies. Without it, they cannot know how many days they will have between exams. Many fear this uncertainty will affect their performance.
Abu Sufian, a science group student from Dhaka College, shared his concern. He said the full routine helps both students and teachers plan better. “In other years, the routine comes earlier. This time, we are still waiting. If it is not published within this week, we will go on a protest,” he told Jago News.
Education board officials said the routine is ready. According to them, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee, which represents 11 education boards, prepared the full schedule about a week ago. It was then sent to the Ministry of Education for approval.
However, the ministry has not yet given final approval. Officials said the matter is now under review by the Education Minister. Until approval is granted, the boards cannot publish the HSC Routine 2026.
Sources also said a policy decision to start the exams on June 7 was taken at a meeting on March 30 at the ministry. The Education Minister approved a letter confirming this decision on the same day. It was also mentioned that the full routine would be published soon. But even after more than two weeks, students are still waiting.
Candidates also noted that they already have less preparation time this year. Classes started late, but exams are being held earlier than expected. This has added to their stress.
Professor S. M. Kamal Uddin Haider, Controller of Examinations of the Dhaka Education Board, said the boards have completed their work. “The routine will be published on time once the higher authorities give approval,” he said.
The delay matters because the HSC exam is a key step for university admission and future careers. A clear routine helps students prepare in an organised way.
Students now wait for the ministry’s decision, as pressure grows to release the schedule without further delay.
