The government is planning to shut out mobile phone networks and social media sites during public exams, the education minister has said, apparently stung by widespread criticism of question paper leaks, report agencies.
At a meeting with law enforcing officials on Thursday over the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams of 2015, he instructed ministry officials to 'look into' the relevant laws.
Nurul Islam Nahid also threatened to 'break the hands' of those trying to leak questions.
"It's not right to let the next generation's future be ruined because of mobile phones. Look into the laws, if needed will keep shut mobile phones (network) during exams. We will also close Facebook, if necessary," he said at the meeting attended by reporters.
Social media are abuzz after news reports appeared of Bangla and English tests of the primary terminal exams being leaked.
Primary and Mass Education Minister Mostafizur Rahman, however, rubbished the suggestion as 'rumours', claiming there were no proof of any leak. He even said he would take all responsibility if there was any.
"None will be spared. Stern action will be taken against those found involved in question paper leak, its sale or handover and posting on Facebook," Mr Nahid said.
He urged the law-enforcing agencies to extend their all-out efforts to nab those involved in the crime.
As the printing of the national level examinations question papers began Thursday, surveillance has been increased in the BG Press area, Nahid noted.
Besides, coaching centres, cyber cafes, photocopy shops have also been brought under strict surveillance, he added.
The education minister mentioned that CCTV cameras have been installed in the premises of BG Press, to prevent any attempt of question paper leak and additional law enforcers will be deployed there if necessary.
We’ll shut mobile, facebook to prevent question leak if needed , says Nahid
FE Team | Published: November 28, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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