Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams have begun at 3,007 centres across Bangladesh.

As many as 2,024,192 candidates from 11 educational boards are sitting for the exams this year.

To ensure the integrity of the examination process, no mobile phones or electronic devices will be permitted within the exam centers, except for a basic phone set without internet access to be used exclusively by the hall secretary. The question code will be disclosed 25 minutes prior to the start of each exam, streamlining the process for students and staff alike.

In a notable departure from tradition, Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel has decided not to visit any examination centers this year, aiming ...