HSC Examinees Stage Protest in Feni Demanding Education Minister's Resignation, 8-Point Claims

Jahangir Alam Staff reporter ​HSC examinees staged a fierce protest at the Khejuri Chattar on Trunk Road in Feni, demanding the immediate resignation of the Education Minister alongside a spanning 8-point list of demands. ​The demonstration, which began on saw hundreds of students gathering in the heart of the city, bringing traffic to a standstill on the busy Trunk Road. ​According to eyewitnesses and protesting students, the examinees took to the streets to express their deep frustration over recent academic decisions, exam management issues, and the overall education policy. Holding banners and chanting slogans, the students made it clear that they would not return to their classes or exam halls until their 8-point demands—which include major reforms in the evaluation system and student welfare—are met. ​"We have been forced to take to the streets because our futures are at stake," said one of the protesting students. "The current system is failing us, and we demand accountability starting from the top. The Education Minister must step down." ​Additional law enforcement personnel have been deployed in the Trunk Road area to maintain law and order. While the protest has remained largely peaceful, tension remains high in the area as student leaders vow to continue their agitation. ​Local administration and education board officials have not yet issued an official statement regarding the protest or the students' demands