Dhaka, April 26 -- Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday warned of action against those spreading rumours over question paper leaks during the ongoing Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, urging students and guardians not to pay heed to misinformation.

The government is being embarrassed by such rumours but remains vigilant to ensure that students do not suffer because of misinformation, he told reporters attending a programme organised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the capital.

"We request students and guardians not to pay attention to rumours. We are alert. Even after official statements from the authorities, some people are still spreading rumours. Action will be taken against them," he sai...