16 instts record zero pass rate in Jashore Board

KHULNA, Oct 31: A total of 16 educational institutions under the Jashore Education Board recorded a zero pass rate in this year’s HSC examinations, while only three institutions achieved a 100 per cent pass rate.

According to the board’s statistics, seven institutions recorded a zero pass rate in 2023, while 10 achieved a 100 per cent pass rate that year. In 2024, seven institutions had no successful candidates, while 13 recorded a 100 per cent pass rate.

In 2025, the number of institutions with a zero pass rate rose to 20, while only five achieved a 100 per cent pass rate. This year, 16 institutions recorded a zero pass rate, while the number of institutions achieving a 100 per cent pass rate dropped to three.

The institutions where no candidate passed include Haji Nurul Islam College in Kushtia; Morka Jagoron College in Meherpur; Mallik Shahidul Islam Technical College in Jhenaidah; Model Mohila College in Khulna; Bujruk Srikundi College in Magura; Sabuj Palli College in Jashore; Independent Ideal College in Khulna; Islamia Mohila College in Satkhira; Jagannathpur Ideal College in Kushtia; Gopinathpur M A Khalek School and College in Magura; Kapilmuni Sahachari Vidya Mandir in Khulna; and Koyra Shakbaria School and College in Khulna.

The list also includes Comrade Ratan Sen Collegiate Girls College; Makrail Karim Khalek Solaiman Institute in Narail; Khulna Newsprint Mills School and College; and A K Fazlul Haque MCS College in Satkhira.

Meanwhile, the three institutions achieving a 100 per cent pass rate are Jhenaidah Cadet College; Bangladesh Navy School and College, Khulna; and Bright Model School and College in Chuadanga.

Jashore Education Board Secretary Professor Dr Abdul Matin said show-cause notices had been issued to the heads of institutions that recorded a zero pass rate in 2025, and their explanations had been heard.

“The reasons will be analysed and necessary measures will be taken. Show-cause notices will also be issued to the concerned institutions this year,” he said.

He added that the board might suspend the renewal of affiliation of institutions if necessary.