DHAKA, June 16, 2025 (BSS) - With a noticeable rise in COVID-19 and dengue 
infections across the country, the Inter-Education Board Coordination 
Committee has issued a set of special health guidelines to ensure the exams 
proceed safely ahead Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exam.

According to an official order signed by Professor Dr Khondoker Ehsanul 
Kabir, Chairman of the Dhaka Education Board and President of the Inter-
Education Board Coordination Committee, medical teams will remain active at 
all exam centers across the country to provide instant healthcare support if 
any examinee falls ill during the exams.

The directive includes mandatory mask-wearing for all when entering the 
centers, making hand sanitizers available at the entrances, keeping the 
surrounding areas of exam centers clean to prevent the spread of dengue, 
spraying mosquito repellent inside centers before exams begin, Seating 
arranging seat plans following health and safety standards.

The order also asked each exam center's medical team to stay fully 
functional, with maintaining regular communication with local Civil Surgeons 
or Upazila Health and Family Planning Officers. 

Local administrations are also instructed to run awareness campaigns to 
ensure health protocols are followed and to discourage crowds of guardians 
outside exam centers.

The order has been circulated to all Deputy Commissioners, Upazila Nirbahi 
Officers, and District Education Officers marking the matter as highly 
urgent. 

Authorities have urged everyone including teachers and students, to strictly 
follow the health guidelines for a smooth and safe examination process.

The HSC and equivalent exams are set to begin on June 26.