Jashore:A total of 16 educational institutions under the Jashore Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board recorded a zero pass rate in this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations, while only three institutions achieved a 100 percent pass rate.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, six of the institutions with a zero pass rate are located in the Khulna district. An analysis of the board's results over the last four years highlights fluctuations in the number of institutions recording zero and 100 percent pass rates. In 2023, seven institutions recorded a zero pass rate, while 10 achieved a 100 percent pass rate. The respective figures were seven and 13 in 2024, and 20 and five in 2025.
This year, Jhenaidah Cadet College, Bangladesh Navy School and College in Khulna, and Bright Model School and College in Chuadanga achieved a 100 percent pass rate, with 43, 61, and 23 candidates respectively. In Khulna district, the institutions with a zero pass rate include Model Mohila College, Independent Ideal College, Kapilmuni Sahachari Vidyamandir, Koyra Shakbaria School and College, Comrade Ratan Sen Collegiate Girls College, and Khulna Newsprint Mills School and College.
Kapilmuni Sahachari Vidyamandir College in Paikgachha, Khulna, also recorded a zero pass rate in 2025. Other institutions with a zero pass rate this year are Haji Nurul Islam College in Kushtia, Morka Jagoron College in Meherpur, Mallik Shahidul Islam Technical College in Jhenaidah, Buzruk Srikundi College in Magura, Sabuj Palli College in Jashore, Islamia Mohila College in Satkhira, Jagannathpur Ideal College in Kushtia, Gopinathpur MA Khaleque School and College in Magura, Makrail Karim Khaleque Solaiman Institute in Narail, and AK Fazlul Haque MCA College in Satkhira.
Jashore Education Board Secretary Professor Dr. Abdul Matin stated that show-cause notices have been issued to the heads of institutions that recorded a zero pass rate in 2025, and their explanations have been examined. He added that the heads of institutions recording a zero pass rate this year would also receive show-cause notices. "If necessary, renewal of affiliation of these institutions may be suspended," he noted.