No one other than examinees will be allowed within 200 yards of examination centres in Dhaka during the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalents examinations.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia issued the directive on Wednesday (Jan 30), says a press statement.
The statement says the directive has been issued to ensure a fair and peaceful examination.
The restriction will remain effective during the test hours on exam days beginning from Feb 2, it reads.