Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon addressed a views-exchange meeting held at the Cumilla Shilpakala Academy on Saturday. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, April 4, 2026 - Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has 
said that the Ministry of Education is like a "place of worship" where no 
form of corruption or dishonesty can be tolerated.

He made the remarks while addressing a views-exchange meeting held at the 
Cumilla Shilpakala Academy on Saturday noon, marking the upcoming Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations-2026.

Addressing teachers, he emphasized that sincere efforts in educating students 
would be considered a form of "Sadaqah Jariyah" (ongoing charity). 

The minister urged all stakeholders to treat education as a sacred 
responsibility and maintain integrity in the system.

Milon highlighted the government's strict stance against exam malpractice, 
recalling that anti-cheating initiatives were first launched in Cumilla in 
2001. 

He stressed the need to utilize past experience to ensure a fair and 
cheating-free examination environment this year.

Expressing confidence in teachers, the minister said they have always been 
protected and will continue to receive support in the future. 

He, however, warned that any irregularities in the education sector would not 
be tolerated.

Dr Milon also noted that financial assistance had been provided in the past 
to teachers injured while performing their duties.

"Education is not like other sectors; it is the main driver of nation-
building. There is no alternative to responsibility here," he added, 
reiterating the government's firm position against cheating in examinations.

He further mentioned that in the past, decisions were made not to immediately 
penalize institutions even if their pass rate dropped to zero, allowing them 
an opportunity to improve.

The meeting was attended by center secretaries from the Cumilla Education 
Board, Madrasa Education Board, and Technical Education Board, among others.

Speakers at the event underscored the importance of collective efforts to 
ensure that the SSC and equivalent examinations are conducted smoothly, 
transparently, and without malpractice.