The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations-2025 began across the country this morning amid growing concerns over rising Covid-19 and dengue infections.

The exams began at 10:00 am with Bangla First Paper for general education boards and Quran Mazid for madrasa board students.

This year a total of 12,51,111 students are participating under 11 education boards, including 618,015 male and 633,096 female candidates.

The exams are being held at 2,797 centers across the country, while 293 candidates are sitting for the exams from eight centers abroad.

Students from a total of 9,314 educational institutions are taking part in the exams this year.

The written exams under general education boards will continue until August 10, while the madrasha board will conclude on August 12. Practical exams under general boards are scheduled from August 11 to 24, and madrasa board practical exams will be held between August 13 and 21.

For the Technical Education Board, theoretical exams will end on July 17, with practical tests scheduled from July 18 to 24.