Mahdi Amin, Education Policy and Research Adviser to the Prime Minister, has reiterated the government’s “zero-tolerance” stance on SSC question leaks. He warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone spreading rumours or committing fraud in the name of leaked questions.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, the adviser said authorities are monitoring social media platforms round the clock to prevent misinformation. He said cyber surveillance and digital tracking have been strengthened to detect and stop malicious activities carried out online.
Mahdi Amin, who also serves as the Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, urged students not to fall into such dishonest traps in the hope of securing better results. He said the government’s efforts to build a culture of “joyful learning” are incompatible with such fraudulent practices.
He said “Members of a fraud syndicate had been arrested by the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime unit for cheating SSC examinees by taking money in exchange for question papers. According to police, the group attempted to disrupt a transparent and well-managed examination system for illegal financial gain. They also spread rumours of question leaks, causing panic, anxiety and confusion among students and guardians.”
Referring to a private television report on the alleged leak, the adviser said “Analysis showed it was not a genuine leak but a planned fraud operation.”
He added that the channel later withdrew its report due to lack of evidence.
Mahdi Amin also mentions ‘Some groups were trying to spread confusion despite the government’s visible progress and initiatives in recent months, calling the trend unfortunate.”
Citing an examinee, he said “The fraudsters delayed sending so-called question papers at night, giving excuses such as technical issues, and later claimed they had already provided the questions. He said this indicated they had no real access to any question paper.”
The syndicate first lured students with attractive advertisements, collected money, delayed delivery and later shut down their groups, he added.
He farther described “Another tactic involved collecting the actual question paper after the exam had begun and replacing earlier fake images with the real ones. This allowed them to claim that their leaked questions matched the original.”
Mahdi Amin said such deceptive methods aimed to trap more students and create a false impression of access to genuine question papers.
“Several fact-checking platforms had already confirmed that the incident was not a leak but a planned fraud scheme” he added.
“Despite technological challenges, authorities are working to ensure maximum security of question papers to prevent any leak” he said seeking cooperation and responsible behaviour from all stakeholders.
The adviser said the government remains committed to reforming the education sector and called on all to contribute to nation-building.
He also said “The education system suffered during the past 16 years of fascist rule, alleging that teachers’ dignity declined and controversial content entered textbooks, while political loyalty was prioritised over merit. This, he said, weakened critical thinking among future generations.”
He said the present government, elected by the people, has prioritised quality education. Under the directive of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, several initiatives have been taken to develop skilled human resources and introduce a competency-based education system. He expressed hope that a merit-based and discrimination-free Bangladesh would be built through quality education.
