Dhaka, April 7 -- The government is moving to reform its education sector with stricter laws, digital oversight, and new grading systems, aiming to root out corruption and ensure fair evaluation in public examinations.

The Public Examinations (Offences) Act 1980 will be revised to facilitate transparency and accountability, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said on Tuesday.

He revealed the development during a discussion at the Barishal District Shilpakala Academy on Tuesday.

"These [amendments] will include the definition of examinations, the method of evaluating the score and the introduction of digital surveillance," he said.

Milon also warned of strict measures to prevent question paper leaks and irregularities in recruit...