Barishal:A total of 18,398 students who failed in one or two subjects in the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations under the Barishal Education Board will get a second chance through special supplementary examinations beginning on December 1.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the board has initiated the form-fill-up process for these examinations, enabling unsuccessful students to apply through their respective colleges. The online form fill-up commenced on November 5 and was initially set to conclude on November 9. However, the deadline was extended twice, with the final deadline established for 800 pm on Thursday to accommodate the students' convenience.
The Acting Chairman of the Barishal Education Board, Professor Dr Md Jasim Uddin, stated that out of the 18,398 students who failed in one or two subjects, 14,406 have already completed the form-fill-up process. The extension of the deadline was intended to support students from various areas in completing their applications.
The results of the HSC and equivalent examinations were released on October 31. This year, the Barishal Education Board experienced a significant drop in pass rates compared to previous years, with a pass rate of 45.84 percent, a decline from 62.57 percent the previous year. Out of 57,912 students who took the examinations, 950 achieved a GPA-5.