A Dhaka University student was arrested on Monday, 22 December, while attempting to sit a Jahangirnagar University (JU) entrance examination on behalf of another candidate. The incident occurred during the third shift of the B-Unit admission test and has drawn attention to the growing problem of examination malpractice in competitive university admissions.
University sources reported that the student was apprehended at 11:50 a.m. in Room 402 of the School and College Building, where he was caught attempting to take the exam as a proxy. Following the arrest, he was escorted to the proctor’s office for preliminary questioning.
The arrested individual has been identified as Md. Ehsanul Haque Jisan, a student of the Department of Urdu at Dhaka University, enrolled in the 2023–24 honours programme. He is a resident of Room 1015 in Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Haq Hall.
Investigations revealed that Jisan had come to sit the exam on behalf of Rafid Hossain Sajid, the registered candidate. After questioning Jisan, JU’s proctorial body also apprehended the genuine candidate, Sajid, outside the School and College Building. During preliminary questioning, Jisan admitted that he had attempted to sit the exam for Sajid.
JU Proctor Professor AKM Rashidul Alam stated that a full briefing on the incident would be provided after the examinations are completed. He also emphasised that the university has strict measures in place to prevent examination fraud, including proxy candidates, and that those found guilty will face serious disciplinary action.
The key details of the incident are summarised below:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date of Incident | Monday, 22 December |
| Time | 11:50 a.m. |
| Location | Room 402, School and College Building, JU |
| Arrested Student | Md. Ehsanul Haque Jisan |
| University | Dhaka University |
| Department | Urdu, Honours 2023–24 |
| Registered Candidate | Rafid Hossain Sajid |
| Residence | Room 1015, Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Haq Hall |
| Exam Unit | B-Unit Admission Test |
| Shift | Third |
This case highlights the pressures faced by students in highly competitive university entrance examinations and underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring, thorough proctoring, and strict enforcement of rules. Authorities are continuing their investigation and are expected to take further action after the examinations conclude, sending a clear message against any form of academic dishonesty.