Despite the government’s offer of fresh tests for candidates who missed exams due to adverse weather, HSC examinees protested for a second consecutive day in Dhaka and several districts, demanding optional retests for those who sat exams amid rain and waterlogging.

Protesters announce march towards Secretariat as traffic disruption continues

Students also seek postponement of remaining HSC examinations, a revised schedule and re-tests for flood-hit absentees

At least 50 people were injured as clashes broke out at the Secretariat between law enforcers and HSC examinees, who were demonstrating for various demands, including the resignation of Education Adviser Prof CR Abrar and the education secretary.