Dhaka, June 24 -- The education ministry has ordered the closure of all coaching centres until Aug 15 to ensure a fair Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations free from all sorts of irregularities.

As in previous years, the ministry has also banned the use of all electronic devices, including mobile phones, by teachers, students, and staff within 200 yards of the exam centres during tests.

On Tuesday, Siraj-ud-Doula Khan, senior information officer at the ministry, said: "In a recent meeting held at the ministry, it was decided that all types of coaching centres will remain closed from Jun 20 to Aug 15 and that the use of all electronic devices will be prohibited within 200 yards of exam centres."

The meeting was...