Dhaka, March 3 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has announced that the government will enact new legislation to curb cheating using digital devices in public examinations.

The minister reaffirmed the government's "zero-tolerance" stance on malpractice during an exchange of views with education board chairmen and ministry officials on Tuesday, ahead of the SSC and equivalent exams.

A ministry media statement said Milon issued a stern warning to exam centre officials regarding their responsibilities.

"Even if cheating materials are found in examination centre toilets, the centre authorities will be held accountable," the minister said.

He advised screening of students at entry points to ensure nobody entered the premises wi...