Dhaka, April 10 -- Education Adviser Professor Dr. C R Abrar visited several SSC and equivalent examination centres in the capital on Thursday.

He visited Motijheel Government Boys' High School, Dhanmondi Government Boys' High School, and Mohammadpur Quaderia Tayabia Alia Kamil Madrasa, reports BSS.

After visiting Motijheel Government Boys' High School, he told reporters that the examinations had begun in a peaceful atmosphere.

A total of 19,28,181 candidates are taking part in the SSC and equivalent examinations at 3,715 centres across the country, he added.

The adviser urged all to refrain from spreading rumours about the exams.

He said that such rumours cause mental stress on examinees and their guardians. As the government is tak...