DMP Urges HSC Candidates to Leave Early as Heavy Rain Hits Dhaka

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged candidates sitting the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations to leave for their examination centres well ahead of time due to heavy rainfall and worsening traffic conditions in the capital.

The advisory was issued on Sunday, July 12, through an emergency press release from the DMP's Media and Public Relations Division.

According to the DMP, continuous heavy rainfall throughout the day has caused waterlogging on several major roads and connecting streets across Dhaka. The police said the weather has slowed vehicle movement and increased the risk of long traffic jams, especially during the morning.

The DMP said the ongoing monsoon season and several days of continuous rainfall have left many low-lying areas under water. As a result, travel has become more difficult, raising concerns that examination candidates could face delays on their way to their centres.

To help candidates reach their examination venues on time, the police advised them to leave home much earlier than usual.

Meanwhile, the DMP Traffic Division said traffic police officers have been working on the roads since morning despite the adverse weather. The officers are trying to keep traffic moving and ensure safe travel for examination candidates.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police also requested candidates and their guardians to seek immediate assistance from police officers on duty if they face an emergency or become stuck in severe traffic congestion while travelling to their examination centres.

The advisory comes as heavy monsoon rainfall continues to affect daily movement across Dhaka, making early travel important for students appearing in the ongoing HSC and equivalent examinations. The DMP said it will continue providing traffic support to help candidates reach their centres on time.