After 16 years` of break, the primary scholarship examination for 2025 commenced across the country on Wednesday (April 15).

The exam began simultaneously at all centers in 61 districts of the country (excluding three districts in the hilly region) from 10AM with Bengali subject and will continue until 12:30PM.

As per the instructions of the Department of Primary Education, an additional 30 minutes have been allocated in the exam for special child.

According to the routine, English will be held on April 16, Primary Mathematics on April 17 and Bangladesh and Global Studies and Primary Science on April 18.

However, a separate schedule has been set for the three hill districts--Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban.

In these areas, the examinations will begin on April 17 with Primary Mathematics, followed by Bangladesh and Global Studies and Primary Science on April 18, Bangla on April 19 and English on April 20.