Riti returns to studies after 15 years of running a household, gets GPA-5 in HSC
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Her studies had stopped after the SSC. Picking up her books again after 15 years, Riti Khatun, a housewife from Nashirpur village in Khetlal upazila of Joypurhat, has achieved GPA-5 in the HSC under the Technical Education Board. The result, won through indomitable willpower and relentless effort while handling her household and child, has become a rare example in the area.
Her family, relatives and neighbours are overjoyed at Riti’s success. She sees such a proud result after a long break as a new chapter in her life.
According to local sources, Riti’s studies were interrupted for various family reasons after she passed the SSC. She later became busy with marriage, household responsibilities and raising her daughter. Still, she kept alive the dream of continuing her education.
With her husband’s sincere encouragement and support, Riti returned to the study table after a long break. Her studies went on alongside the daily household chores, followed by the HSC examination. After the results were published, a mood of joy spread through Riti and her family.
According to locals, Riti’s achievement is a great inspiration for women who want to continue higher education while looking after a household and children.
They say age or a long break from education can never stand in the way of fulfilling a dream. With firm willpower, hard perseverance and family support, it is possible to make a fresh start and succeed at any age.
Background
This year’s HSC and equivalent results were published on 31 October. According to a Daily Sun report that day, the average pass rate in 2025 was 58.83 per cent.
By the numbers
According to a 31 October report by Prothom Alo’s English edition, the average pass rate across the 11 education boards this year is 52.12 per cent, and 40,084 candidates have obtained GPA-5. At the Technical Education Board, under which Riti sat the examination, the pass rate is 49.43 per cent, the Daily Sun reported.
Sources
Original report: Bangladesh Pratidin
Background sources: Prothom Alo English, 31 October 2026; Daily Sun, 31 October 2026
