Disastrous HSC results at Madra High School and College

The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results of Madra High School and College in Madaripur Sadar Upazila have sparked concern and criticism among local residents, guardians, and the broader community. In this year’s examinations, only two out of the 13 students from the institution’s college section passed, while 11 failed, resulting in a pass rate of approximately 15.38%.

Following these results, stakeholders have raised questions regarding the institution’s teaching practices, teacher shortages, the consistency of classroom instruction, and overall academic management. 

Students allege that their preparation was hindered by a lack of regular classes and deficiencies in subject-specific instruction. Conversely, some teachers point to complications regarding salary payments and the allocation of teaching duties as factors disrupting the educational process.

Approval of the College Section in 2022
According to sources associated with the institution, the college section of Madra High School and College, comprising three academic streams, received approval in 2022. However, locals have questioned whether the examination results have met expectations since the college section’s inception, noting that the results from the previous two years were also unsatisfactory. The current year’s outcome has only intensified these concerns.

Stakeholders suggest that a comprehensive review is necessary to identify the root causes of these poor results, taking into account factors such as student attendance, subject-specific preparation, quality of instruction, teacher shortages, and the overall effectiveness of the institution’s administration.

‘ICT Classes Were Not Conducted Properly,’ Allege Students
Sadia Akter, a student at the college, stated, “We did not have proper ICT classes. We often had to send a representative to fetch the teachers, who would then try to pass the responsibility to one another. Despite repeatedly informing the headmaster, no effective steps were taken to resolve the issue. Furthermore, although we were promised free admission, we were ultimately charged fees.”

Additionally, several students, who wished to remain anonymous, alleged that classes are not held regularly and that there is a shortage of teachers. They claim that some teachers fail to attend classes consistently, partly due to ongoing issues regarding the payment of their salaries. As a result, teaching is being disrupted, and students are being deprived of the opportunity to prepare as expected.