Boys are increasingly lagging behind in secondary and higher secondary education, as the recent SSC 2024 results have demonstrated. This trend has led many including the Prime Minister to wonder why boys are underperforming in schools. Educationists have pointed out that many boys are glued to their mobile phones and social media platforms even when at home, resulting in inattentiveness and lack of focus. In contrast, girls tend to be more attentive and diligent in their studies. As a result, male students in schools are falling behind their female peers. Experts believe that boys' addiction to technology, coupled with inattentiveness in class and a tendency to disobey their parents contribute significantly to their educational lag. Conversely, girls benefit from stronger parental control and are more focused on their studies.  Government initiatives such as promoting social awareness about girls’ education, preventing child marriage, and offering scholarships have also boosted girls' participation and success in education. SSC, equivalent exams 2024: Significant gains for Madrasa Education Board Girls ahead in SSC and HSC  Recent results from the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations underscore this trend. Girls have outperformed boys with an 84.47% pass rate compared to 81.57% for boys. Additionally, more girls achieved the top GPA-5 score, with 98,776 girls attaining this grade against 83,353 boys. PM calls for investigation into boys' underperformance  Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during the release of the 2024 SSC examination results on May 12, highlighted the need to investigate the reasons behind boys' declining performance. She emphasised that while the higher pass rates for girls are positive, it is crucial to understand and address why boys are falling behind. The Prime Minister also raised concerns about teenagers forming gangs, noting that this trend is unacceptable. She stressed the importance of guiding youth towards productive activities and away from delinquency. Education Ministry's response Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel acknowledged the Prime Minister's directives, stating that while scholarships are provided equally to both genders, additional measures may be needed to support boys' educational progress. The ministry is committed to investigating the underlying reasons for boys' underperformance. Insights from Experts Dhaka University Emeritus Professor Serajul Islam Choudhury attributed boys' lagging behind to excessive use of social media and a lack of discipline. He noted that boys are more likely to be distracted and less attentive in their studies compared to girls, who are often under stricter parental supervision. Rasheda K Chowdhury, educationist and a former caretaker government adviser, echoed these sentiments, pointing to boys' misuse of the internet and time-consuming gaming habits as significant factors. She emphasised the need for boys to adopt the same values and responsibilities instilled in girls to achieve educational parity. SSC, equivalent exams 2024: Pass rate 83%, 2.65% higher compared to 2023 Educational institutions' observations Heads of various educational institutions reported that many boys are becoming involved in gangs and antisocial activities at a young age, which detracts from their academic focus.  Distinguished educationist and Emeritus Professor of BRAC University, Manzoor Ahmed, noted the absence of research on boys' educational lag and highlighted the visible involvement of young boys in non-academic activities, such as teenage gangs, as a growing concern. While girls continue to excel in the educational sphere, boys' addiction to social media and other distractions necessitates urgent attention from parents, educators, and policymakers to ensure balanced academic success for all students.

Girls have outperformed boys in this year's SSC and equivalent exams, similar to that last year. A total of 20,13,597 students -- 10,24,803 female and 9,88,794 male -- appeared for this year's exams. Among them, the pass rate for female students is 84.47 percent. Meanwhile, 81.57 percent of male candidates have passed the exams.  Mixed outcomes in SSC exams: No passes at 51 schools, but record highs elsewhere Girls outperformed boys in terms of GPA-5 achievements as well.  Out of 1,82,129 students who obtained GPA-5 in this year’s SSC and equivalent exams, 98,776 are female students and 83,353 are male.  Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel announced the summary of the results of SSC and equivalent examinations in front of journalists at the Ministry in Dhaka earlier today.  SSC, equivalent exams 2024: Pass rate 83%, 2.65% higher compared to 2023

This year’s SSC and equivalent exams saw no students passing from 51 educational institutions, a slight increase from 48 last year. Conversely, the number of schools achieving a 100% pass rate rose significantly, from 2,354 to 2,968 institutions. Overall, the average pass rate for these exams is 83.04%, with the country’s nine general education boards posting an average of 83.77%. The Madrasa Education Board recorded a pass rate of 79.66%, while the Technical Education Board saw a rate of 81.38%. State Minister for Disaster Management discusses heatwave response and financial support Out of 20,13,597 students who sat for the exams, 16,72,153 passed, including 8,06,553 male and 8,65,600 female students. Despite a rise in overall pass rates, the number of students achieving the top score, GPA-5, decreased by 1,449 from last year, totaling 1,82,129. This group includes 83,353 male students and 98,776 female students.

In this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations, approximately 83.04% of students successfully passed, marking an increase of 2.65% over the previous year’s results. A total of 16,72,153 students, comprising 8,06,553 male and 8,65,600 female students, achieved passing grades out of the 20,13,597 candidates who sat for the exams. Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel disclosed these figures during a press briefing at the Ministry in Dhaka earlier today. He highlighted that while the overall pass rate has increased, the number of students achieving the highest grade point average (GPA-5) saw a slight decline to 182,129, which is 1,449 fewer than last year. Of those who earned a GPA-5, 83,353 are male and 98,776 are female. Read more: Explore why boys lag behind girls in exams: PM Hasina says on SSC results In a separate event earlier today, the minister presented the results summary to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence, Ganabhaban. The results also showed varying performance across different education boards. The Madrasa Education Board reported a 79.66% pass rate, with 14,206 students earning a GPA-5. Meanwhile, the Technical Education Board saw an 81.38% pass rate, with 4,078 students achieving a GPA-5. These exams were administered across 3,799 centres involving students from 29,861 institutions under 11 education boards, which include nine general education boards. Read more: Mixed outcomes in SSC exams: No passes at 51 schools, but record highs elsewhere

All coaching centres will remain closed for a month as the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are scheduled to begin from February 15, said Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel. This year, a total of 20,24,192 examinees will appear in the examinations from 29,735 educational institutions at 3700 centres, he said while talking to reporters after a meeting over ensuring fair and copying-free environment during the examinations. EWU hosts freshers’ orientation for the 2024 Spring Semester The coaching centres will remain shut from February 13 to March 12, he added. The meeting also decided that no mobile phone and electronic devices will be allowed in the examination centres and only the hall secretary will be allowed to use a general phone set without internet connection. Don't put pressure on children for study: JnU VC Sadeka Halim The question code will be announced 25 minutes before the exam begins. Secretary to the Secondary and Higher Secondary Educaiton Soleman Khan, Secretary to the Technical and Madrasha Education Department Farid Uddin Ahmed, chairman of all education boards and law enforcing agencies were present at the meeting. Education Minister calls for further review of exam and evaluation system

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2024 will be held in February while Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams will be held in April, Bangladesh's Education Minister Dipu Moni said today (August 17, 2023). “For the past several years, the authorities concerned had to rearrange the academic calendar due to the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disaster, but it will be fully set from next year,” she hoped. The minister came up with the information while talking to reporters after visiting an SSC exam hall at Tejgaon College in Dhaka. “We will try our level best to hold HSC exams in April and SSC exams in February, from next year,” she added. HSC exams to be held on schedule: Dipu Moni Dipu Moni claimed that there has been no question paper leak in public exams in the last five years. “We have been on alert to prevent question paper leak since 2015 and I hope there will be no untoward incident during this year’s HSC exams.” If anyone tried to spread rumours, law enforcing agencies will take stern action against them, she said. HSC and equivalent exams for 2023 began across the country today. Students sat for the Bangla first paper exam on the first day, at 10 am. HSC exams to start on August 17 as per schedule: Dipu Moni A total of 13,59, 342 students — 6,88, 887 boys and 6,70,455 girls — are expected to sit for this year’s HSC exams, 1,55,935 more than the previous year. According to the routine, HSC written exams will continue till September 25 while practical exams will be held from September 26 to October 4. The HSC exams is being held at 2,658 exam centres and 9,169 educational institutions. Among the total students, 11,08,594 students will appear for HSC under the nine general education boards, 98,031 under the Madrasa board, and 1,52,717 under the Technical Education board. Not possible to nationalise private educational institutions before national polls: Dipu Moni

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations of all education boards scheduled for Monday (May 15) were postponed as cyclone Mocha is making landfall over Bangladesh-Myanmar coast . On Sunday, the SSC exams of the six education boards-Chattogram board, Cumilla board, Jashore board, Barishal board, Bangladesh Madrasa Education board and Technical Education board-for May 14 and 15 were postponed. Also read: SSC exams under six boards for May 14, 15 postponed due to Mocha Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee issued a notice in this regard signed by its chairman Professor Tapan Kumar Sarkar on Sunday (May 14, 2023). The SCC exam for May 15 was postponed as it will be held on a single question in all boards, it said. The revised schedule of the postponed exams will be announced later and exams will continue as per schedule from May 16, it reads. Read More: This is how Cyclone Mocha was named, plus all you need to know.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Sunday said stern action will be taken is anyone is found involved in spreading rumours over SSC question papers. “There is no scope of question leak in the this year’s SSC and equivalent exams, but rumours might spread and those will face tough punishment who will be found involved  in spreading rumours,” she said while talking to reporters after visiting Badda High School center in the capital on the first of the SSC and equivalent examinations.    Also Read: No chance of SSC question papers leaking: Dipu Moni Deputy Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Naoufel , Secretary to the Department of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) Soleman Khan, Directorate General of DSHE Nehal Ahmed and Dhaka Education Board Chairman Prof. Tapan Kumar, among others, were also present there. Social media platforms are being monitored round the clock to prevent spread of rumours, said Dipu Moni adding that action are being taken instantly if any attempt is made to spread rumours. Replying to a question over the next year’s SSC exam schedule, she said efforts are there to hold the next year’s exams ahead but it will be done taking opinion from teachers across the country. The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2023 began on Sunday across Bangladesh. Also Read: Single admission test for universities from next year: Dipu Moni SSC exams began at 10 am with Bangla 1st Paper. According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 20,72,163 candidates are sitting for this year’s SSC and equivalent exams.  

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams for 2023 began today (April 30, 2023) across Bangladesh. SSC exams began at 10 am with Bangla 1st Paper. According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 20,72,163 candidates are sitting for this year’s SSC and equivalent exams. Also Read: SSC, equivalent exams to begin Sunday In order to ensure a conducive and peaceful environment, no one except the candidates will be allowed within 200 yards of the exam halls during the SSC exams, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said in a press release on April 27.

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2023 will begin in Bangladesh on Sunday (April 30, 2023). According to the Ministry of Education, a total of 20,72,163 candidates are likely to sit for this year’s SSC and equivalent exams. Also Read: No one except candidates to be allowed within 200 yards of SSC exam halls: DMP In order to ensure a fair and peaceful environment no one except the candidates will be allowed within 200 yards of the examination halls during the examinations, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said in a press release on April 27. Meanwhile, all coaching centres in the country will remain closed from April 26 to May 23 for holding the examinations smoothly, said Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Tuesday. Dipu Moni said that the examinations will be held on a short syllabus this year. Read More: 2023 SSC, equivalent exams from April 30