Pirojpur tops the pass rate in Barishal division; 66 students secured GPA-5

Pirojpur has secured the top position in terms of pass rate among the six districts of the Barishal division in the 2026 HSC examinations, with a pass rate of 51.55%. However, no students from two educational institutions in the district managed to pass.
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This information was revealed following the publication of the HSC examination results by the Barishal Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education on Saturday (October 31) morning.
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According to the Education Board, there were 7,098 registered candidates for the HSC examinations in Pirojpur district this year. Of these, 6,782 students appeared for the exams, and 3,496 passed, resulting in a pass rate of 51.55%. Additionally, 66 students achieved a GPA-5.
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On the other hand, no students passed from two of the district's educational institutions. These two institutions had a total of 8 registered candidates, 7 of whom appeared for the examinations.
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District Education Officer Md. Idris Ali Azizi stated that this achievement was made possible through regular monitoring of colleges by the education office, consistent study efforts by students, the dedication of teachers in their instruction, and the cooperation of parents.
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He further added that an investigation will be conducted into the two institutions where no students passed, to determine if there was any negligence on the part of the teachers regarding the students' education, and that appropriate action will be taken accordingly.
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According to data from the Barishal Education Board, there were 60,652 registered candidates for the HSC examinations across the six districts of the division this year. Of these, 57,912 students appeared for the exams. The overall pass rate for the division stands at 44.84%, with 950 students achieving a GPA-5.

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