The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rajshahi is an autonomous organization, mainly responsible for holding two public examinations (
SSC &
HSC). The Board started its operation in the year 1961.
Background
Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Rajshahi was founded in the year 1961, which led to creation of a separate education zone in the northern Bangladesh (erstwhile
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a Pakistani province established in 1955 by the One Unit Scheme, One Unit Policy, renaming the province as such from East Bengal, which, in modern times, is split between India and Bangladesh. Its land borders were with India ...
) from administrative and educational control of the
Dhaka Education Board at the Secondary and Intermediate level of education. The Governor (of
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a Pakistani province established in 1955 by the One Unit Scheme, One Unit Policy, renaming the province as such from East Bengal, which, in modern times, is split between India and Bangladesh. Its land borders were with India ...
) was promulgated the ordinance of 1961 vide no. XXXIII-1961 (and its amendments No. XVI of 1962 and No. XVII of 1977), called the Intermediate and Secondary Education Ordinance 1961. The board's jurisdiction is
Rajshahi Division.
Purpose
The board is responsible for organization, regulation, supervision, control and development of intermediate and secondary education, holding public examinations, both
Secondary School Certificate
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), Matriculation examination, is a public examination in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan conducted by educational boards for the successful completion of the seco ...
and
Higher Secondary School Certificate
The Higher Secondary School Certificate is a secondary qualification in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.
Higher Secondary Education
The Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Bangladesh recognises "Higher Secondary Education" und ...
. As an important agency of the government, board's purpose is multiple and widespread in rationalizing the vision of the govt.'s educational policy and ensuring its implementation within its assigned jurisdiction.
District under Rajshahi Education Board
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Bogra District
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Chapai Nawabganj District
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Joypurhat District
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Naogaon District
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Natore District
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Pabna District
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Rajshahi District
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Sirajganj District
See also
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List of colleges affiliated with Rajshahi Education Board
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References
External links
Official websiteEducation Boards of BangladeshDirectorate of Secondary and Higher Education in Bangladesh
Education in Rajshahi
Education Board in Bangladesh
Government boards of Bangladesh
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