Jashore Board Show-Causes 20 Colleges After 100 Percent HSC Failure, Recognition at Risk

The Jashore Education Board has served show-cause notices to 20 colleges under its jurisdiction after none of their students passed this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.

Board Examination Controller Prof Dr Abdul Matin confirmed the development, stating that if the replies are found unsatisfactory, the colleges could face cancellation of academic recognition and even lose permission to conduct classes.

The HSC results were published on 16 October. At that time, Prof Dr Abdul Matin had disclosed that out of 575 colleges under the board, students from 20 institutions recorded a 100 percent failure rate, dragging down the overall pass percentage.

Among the colleges with zero pass rates are: BN College in Gangni (Meherpur) – 11 examinees; Model College in Dumuria (Khulna) – 1; Home Economics College in Khulna Sadar – 1; Sahachari Bidya Mandir in Kapilmuni (Paikgachha) – 5; Adarsha Shiksha Niketan School and College in Terakhada – 8; Bujruk Shrikundi College in Magura Sadar – 8; Raotara H N Secondary School and College (Magura); Kanainagar Technical and Business College in Mohammadpur (Magura) – 9; Biren Sikder Ideal School and College in Mohammadpur – 11; Singzor Gopalpur College in Morrelganj (Bagerhat) – 18; Islamia Mohila College in Satkhira Sadar – 9; Akhrakhola Adarsha College (Satkhira) – 9; Satkhira Commerce College – 2; Bakra Hajirbagh Ideal Girls School and College in Jhikargachha (Jashore) – 7; Marua Yusuf Khan School and College in Chaugachha – 26; Shridharpur Union College in Abhaynagar – 7; Buruli School and College in Keshabpur – 10; Alhaj Abdul Gani College in Kushtia Sadar – 4; Munuria School and College in Jhenaidah Sadar – 15; and Makrail Karim Khalek Sulaiman Institute in Lohagara (Narail) – 35 examinees, all of whom failed.

Deputy Examination Controller (Higher Secondary) Niamat Elahi said the principals of these 20 colleges were served show-cause notices towards the end of November, asking them to explain the reasons behind the complete failure.

“Once the replies are received, a decision will be taken on further action,” he added.

He warned that unsatisfactory explanations could lead to suspension or cancellation of the institutions’ academic recognition, and even revocation of permission to operate classes.

To prevent such results in future, the board is organising seminars across districts involving teachers, students and guardians, Elahi said.

When contacted regarding the show-cause notices, Examination Controller Prof Dr Abdul Matin declined to comment.