Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- At least 20 students died by suicide across Bangladesh following the publication of the SSC and HSC examination results this year , including nine within just 10 days of the HSC results, highlighting growing concerns over students' academic pressure and mental health, according to Aachol Foundation.

The foundation identified the incidents based on information published in various media outlets and compiled from available reports.

Preliminary media reports and information from families and local sources indicate that examination failures, disappointment over results, family expectations, social pressure and result-related frustration were among the factors associated with the incidents, it said.

Of the nine students re...