2,449 HSC examinees fail in Magura

MAGURA, Nov 1: Not a single student from two colleges in Magura passed this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations, while 2,449 students failed across the district.

All 17 candidates from the two institutions failed, highlighting concerns over the quality of education, classroom teaching and academic supervision.

Under the 2026 HSC examinations held under the Jashore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, 15 students from Bajruk Shrikundi College and two from Gopinathpur MK School and College, both in Magura Sadar Upazila, appeared for the examinations. None of them passed.

Bajruk Shrikundi College has recorded a 100 percent failure rate for the second consecutive year.

According to the district education office, a total of 6,556 students from 35 colleges in Magura appeared for the examinations. Of them, 4,107 passed and 2,449 failed. The pass rate stood at 62.64 percent.

The poor results, particularly the failure of all candidates from the two colleges, have raised concern among guardians and local residents. Questions have also been raised about teacher shortages, regular classroom teaching, students' preparation and academic supervision.

District Education Officer Mohammad Sahil Uddin said both colleges where all candidates failed were non-MPO institutions.

Teacher shortages and inadequate classroom teaching, among other factors, could have contributed to the poor results, he said, adding that the actual reasons would require a review of the institutions' activities.

He said colleges did not fall under his direct jurisdiction, limiting his scope to intervene in their affairs. However, he can take various measures if secondary-level schools perform poorly.

Magura Deputy Commissioner Md Motakabbir Ahmed said the authorities viewed the poor results as an opportunity for students to realise the importance of regular studies.

"Those who failed have no reason to lose hope. They can prepare again, sit for the examinations and pass. However, there is no alternative to regular studies for achieving good results," he said.

He added that necessary action would be taken against institutions where all students failed, in line with directives from the Ministry of Education.