, March 26 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the government plans to complete the SSC and HSC examinations by December 31 each year to prevent loss of valuable time in students' educational lives.

Speaking at a view-exchange meeting at the Ministry on Wednesday, the minister said that currently students take the SSC exam the year after completing Class 10, and face a similar delay for the HSC exam.

"This results in a loss of about two years in a student's academic life. This is a big loss for both students and the nation," he said.

The minister emphasized the importance of a cheating-free examination environment for developing students' talent.

"The government will continue to ensure fair exams through active teacher ...