RAJSHAHI, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS) - Momentum and discipline have returned to the education administration at Rajshahi Education Board as digital initiatives brought relief to institutions and students during the last couple of years.   Various modern and timely initiatives have been undertaken, resulting in visible improvements at the education board.  Talking to BSS at his office on Tuesday, Board Chairman Professor Mofakkharul Islam said educational institutions, teachers, and students are benefiting from these changes. He attributed that almost all activities of the board have been brought under digitalization. Important services such as student registration, applications, form submissions, collection of admit cards, and publication of examination results are now being completed online.  As a result, students and teachers no longer have to face harassment or prolonged waiting at the board office as before.   Nahid Islam, a student from Mohanpur upazila in Rajshahi, said, "When I was in eighth grade, I faced many difficulties during registration. But this time, during my tenth-grade registration, our class teachers completed everything quickly without any hassle."   Omar Ali, Head Teacher of Naohata Government High School in Paba upazila, said, "Previously, we had to wait for hours at the board office. Now, we can complete all school-related tasks without any inconvenience. Many tasks can also be done online from our institutions, which used to take a lot of time before."   Currently, students can complete their registration online directly from their respective educational institutions, submit applications and corrections, and instantly print documents.  An online application system has also been introduced for previously excluded students, which was once complex and time-consuming. Examination attendance sheets, admit cards, and results are now easily accessible through digital platforms.   In addition, teachers are receiving their remuneration for answer script evaluation within a short time, whereas it previously took a long period.  Online verification of certificates and academic documents has also been introduced, ensuring faster services. Monitoring activities for dropout students have been strengthened so that they can return to mainstream education.   Regarding these initiatives, Chairman Prof Mofakkharul Islam said, "Reducing the suffering of students and modernizing the education system are our primary goals. Ensuring technology-based services increases both transparency and efficiency. We are working tirelessly to transform the Rajshahi Education Board into a modern and people-friendly institution."   Heads of several educational institutions have stated that positive changes have occurred in the board's activities since the current chairman took office. Mahbubur Rahman Dulal, Acting Head Teacher of Mougachhi High School in Mohanpur upazila, said, "Earlier, we had to wait for days even for a minor correction. Now, with everything being online, both time and money are being saved."   Alongside teachers, students have also welcomed the chairman's initiatives. According to them, the introduction of online-based services has reduced harassment and enabled quicker access to examination-related information.  Concerned stakeholders believe that these initiatives have added a new dimension to the activities of the Rajshahi Education Board and are playing an important role in improving the quality of the education system.