The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for this year will begin on April 30.

Following the examinations, all coaching centers across the country will remain closed from April 26 to May 23 in a bid to avoid any rumor and question paper linkage.

Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni said this at a press briefing held at International Mother Language Institute in the city on Tuesday.

Bangla first paper exam will be held on the first day of the exam. The examinations will continue till May 23, according to the routine.