Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon addressed an exchange meeting with center secretaries of the Rajshahi region, held at Rajshahi Medical College. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, April 11, 2026 (BSS) - Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon today said that with modern technology making it possible to observe global activities from home, it is also possible to monitor examination centres and classrooms.

"Now you can see the whole world from home. In the same way, it is possible to see exam centres. That is why CCTV cameras will be installed in classrooms and examination halls," he said.

The minister made the remarks while addressing an exchange meeting with centre secretaries of the Rajshahi region under the Rajshahi Education Board, Madrasa Education Board and Technical Education Board, held at the Dr. Kaiser Rahman Chowdhury Auditorium of Rajshahi Medical College.

Referring to measures against cheating during his previous tenure, he said strict supervision in examinations is achievable through cooperation between the government and teachers.

"I did not bring teachers from abroad to stop cheating. It was done with the cooperation of local teachers. It proves that if the government has the will, teachers also cooperate," he said.

He added that without cooperation from the administration, teachers alone cannot ensure discipline, and therefore a coordinated approach is necessary to restore a proper academic environment.

The minister said the government would take steps regarding the use of electronic devices and other irregularities during examinations, while the primary focus would be on introducing CCTV surveillance.

"There is no need for excessive measures this time. We are mainly talking about closed-circuit cameras. But this is not only for examinations. There should be no misunderstanding about it," he said.

He further said that complaints from both students and teachers regarding irregular class attendance in polytechnic institutions highlight the need for monitoring.

"Students say classes are not held properly, and teachers say students do not attend regularly. In such a situation, we can install CCTV cameras. Recordings will be available," he said.

"I will be able to see what teachers are doing and what students are doing. We need monitoring, and there is no alternative," he added.

The minister also said cameras should be installed in all classrooms so that authorities sitting in Dhaka or Rajshahi can observe whether classes are being conducted properly.

"We can check whether teachers are attending on time and whether students are attentive. Alongside this, CCTV cameras will also be installed in examination halls," he said.

The meeting was organised by the Rajshahi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education and was chaired by its Chairman Prof A N M Mofakhkharul Islam.

Special guests included Member of Parliament Shafiqul Haque Milon, Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, Divisional Commissioner Dr. A N M Bozlur Rashid, and Rajshahi Zila Parishad Administrator Ershad Ali Isha, among others.

Earlier in the morning, the Education Minister attended a seminar as chief guest at the Shaheed Osman Bin Hadi Auditorium of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute on the occasion of the Regional Skills and Innovation Competition, where he also interacted with teachers and students.