Dhaka, July 1 -- A total of 1,270,583 students are sitting for their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations from Thursday.

The examinations are being held at 2,697 centres across the country. The theory examinations of the nine general and Madrasah boards will end on Aug 8, while the practical examinations will continue until Aug 15.

The theoretical examination of the HSC Vocational, under the Technical Education Board, will continue until July 25. The theoretical examination of the BMT will continue till Aug 1 and the theoretical examination of the Diploma in Commerce will continue until Jul 22.

This year, 1,069,714 candidates are sitting for their HSCs under the nine general boards, 14,316 more than last year....