Dhaka, Oct 31 (V7N)- The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations have been published, with the overall pass rate standing at 52.12 percent. The Dhaka Education Board recorded the highest pass rate among the nine general education boards, while the Barisal Board posted the lowest.

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon announced the results at a press conference at the Secretariat on Saturday morning, October 31.

According to the board-wise results, Dhaka recorded a pass rate of 61.80 percent. The Barisal Board had the lowest rate at 44.84 percent.

The pass rates for the other general education boards were:

  • Chittagong: 52.07 percent

  • Jashore: 44.92 percent

  • Sylhet: 50.90 percent

  • Cumilla: 48.04 percent

  • Mymensingh: 51.44 percent

  • Dinajpur: 45.98 percent

  • Rajshahi: 45.06 percent

Meanwhile, the pass rate under the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board stood at 61.07 percent.

Chittagong Board Records 15-Year Low

The Chittagong Education Board recorded a pass rate of 52.07 percent this year, reportedly its lowest in 15 years.

A total of 2,929 students under the board achieved a GPA of 5.0. Last year, the pass rate was 52.57 percent, while the number of GPA-5 achievers has fallen by 3,201 this year.

The overall results reflect a decline in the national pass rate compared with last year’s 58.83 percent.

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