Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, the Education Adviser, has emphasised that from now on, students will have to study regularly; otherwise, they will not be able to pass their examinations.
He made these remarks on Monday (27 October) at a discussion meeting titled “Analysis of HSC Examination 2025 Results and Determining Future Course of Action” held at the National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) in Dhaka.
The adviser noted that reports suggest an increase in the sale of stationery and educational materials in libraries following the release of HSC examination results. Although no formal data supports this claim, he stated that such an observation seems realistic.
He further explained that the recent SSC and HSC examination results have sent a strong message across the education sector.
“The days of merely sitting for exams and passing are over. Students must engage in proper academic study if they wish to achieve success,” he asserted.
Dr Abrar added that the authorities had announced on the very day of the HSC results publication that a meeting with experts would be convened to review the outcomes. “Today’s meeting is the fulfilment of that commitment, and I express my gratitude to everyone involved in organising it,” he said.
The event was attended by senior officials and education experts, including:
| Name | Designation / Affiliation |
| Rehana Parvin | Secretary, Secondary and Higher Education Division, Ministry of Education |
| Dr Abed Chowdhury | Renowned Educationist |
| Dr Manzur Ahmed | Emeritus Professor, BRAC University |
| Professor Shah Shamim Ahmed | Faculty, Department of IER, University of Dhaka |
| 9 ADCs (Education) | Representatives from various districts |
| 9 Board Chairmen | Heads of respective education boards |
| 36 School Teachers | From 18 high-performing and 18 low-performing institutions |
| Senior Ministry Officials | Ministry of Education |
Participating teachers shared valuable insights during the discussion. Many pointed out that after 5 August 2024, student attendance in many institutions declined significantly. Due to irregular attendance and a lack of consistent study habits, satisfactory results were not achieved in several schools.
Conversely, teachers from schools that performed well attributed their success to regular classes, consistent attendance, and continuous academic engagement.
Several teachers also remarked that in recent years, students had developed the misconception that merely appearing for examinations would guarantee a pass.
“Many students took the exams this year with that same mindset, and as a result, a large number of them performed poorly,” they said.
(Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha – BSS)