The Dhaka Times Desk This year's SSC and equivalent exams have started. Today (Thursday) the examination has started from the scheduled time of 11 am.
This year the total number of candidates is 20 lakh 21 thousand 868. Compared to last year, 2 lakh 21 thousand candidates are less this year.
Each exam will be held from 11 am to 1 pm. In this two-hour exam, MCQ is 20 minutes and written is 1 hour 40 minutes. Candidates have to enter the exam center 30 minutes before.
All coaching centers in the country have been instructed to remain closed from September 12 to October 2 on the occasion of the examination.
DMP traffic department has requested the SSC candidates to leave the capital with enough time. Basically, the request was made due to several days of rains and the slow down of vehicular movement observed on various roads due to waterlogged roads.
Meanwhile, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced a complete ban on public access within 200 yards of the examination centers except for the candidates.
It is to be noted that although the SSC examination was scheduled to start on June 19, this year's SSC and equivalent examinations were postponed due to the flood situation in various parts of the country including Sylhet.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# try to stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer cloth mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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