Exam paper leak compromises test security for NBR staff

A breach in examination security has compromised the integrity of a National Board of Revenue recruitment test after question papers were distributed to NBR employees in the pre-dawn hours ahead of the scheduled examination.

The leaked materials, which included both questions and answers, spread rapidly through unofficial channels within hours of reaching the initial recipients. The early circulation of examination content provided significant advantage to those with access to the materials before test administration began.

The incident highlights persistent vulnerabilities in how examination papers are handled and distributed across government recruitment processes. Officials have not yet released details regarding how the papers were obtained or the specific number of individuals who accessed the leaked materials before examinations commenced.

This is not the first instance of question paper leaks affecting government examinations in Bangladesh. Previous incidents have prompted calls for stricter protocols in paper storage, transportation, and distribution to prevent unauthorised access. The NBR has reportedly initiated an investigation into the breach to identify those responsible for the security lapse.

The examination board is expected to announce measures to address the compromise and determine whether the affected test will be rescheduled or if alternative procedures will be implemented to ensure fair assessment of all candidates.