The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams in Sylhet division, which were postponed due to flooding, began on Tuesday (July 9) amidst the ongoing flood.

The first day`s exams in the Sylhet division began with the Information and Communication Technology subject.

As several exam centres, including Sylhet`s Dakshin Surma Government College and Balaganj DN High School, are still submerged as of Monday, parents and examinees are anxious.

Earlier, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee had postponed the HSC exams for Sylhet division till July 8 due to the floods.

Meanwhile, Sylhet Metropolitan Police have restricted public access within 200 yards of the HSC examination centres in the city to ensure student security and convenience.