The Cumilla Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has summoned the principals of 15 educational institutions after none of their students passed this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
The board has also issued show-cause notices asking why disciplinary action should not be taken against the institutions under the applicable regulations. Their principals have been instructed to submit written explanations within the stipulated timeframe.
The institutions include Shahid Poura Javed School and College in Chandpur; Suruj Memorial High School and College in Lalmai, Cumilla; Cambridge City College in Lakshmipur Sadar; Jindpur Union School and College in Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria; Bogair Girls’ High School and College in Kashinagar, Chauddagram, Cumilla; and Torabganj High School and College in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.
The remaining institutions are Arang Bazar Doctor and Shamsul Haque Model College in Matlab South, Chandpur; Begum Shamsunnahar Girls’ School and College in Feni Sadar; Bir Muktijoddha Dr Momtaz Uddin Alokito College in Lakshmipur Sadar; Professor Sekandar Ali Bhuiyan Girls’ High School and College in Brahmanpara, Cumilla; Upper Model College in Begumganj, Noakhali; Lakshmipur Police Lines School and College; Birgaon High School and College in Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria; Hajimiyar Hat High School and College in Lakshmipur; and Beacon Model College in Feni Sadar.
The directive was issued through an urgent notice dated November 5, signed by Professor Mohammad Shipon Mia, College Inspector of the Cumilla Education Board.
According to the notice, the principals of all 15 institutions must appear in person at the board’s conference room at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 10. They have also been instructed to bring relevant documents concerning their institutions’ administrative and academic activities over the past five years.
The board intends to investigate why no students passed, examine the teaching and learning environment, and review the institutions’ administrative performance. The principals must explain the reasons behind the zero-pass results and submit written responses during the proceedings.
Speaking on the matter, Dr Shafiqul Islam, Controller of Examinations at the Cumilla Education Board, said that show-cause notices had previously been issued to heads of institutions where no students passed, along with other concerned officials.
He said similar notices had now been issued to the principals and relevant authorities of the 15 institutions.
The board has asked the institutions to explain why action should not be taken against them. Dr Shafiqul Islam added that after hearing the principals’ statements on Tuesday, further action would be determined in accordance with subsequent instructions from the Education Minister and relevant officials.
