The results of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and its equivalent examinations will be published simultaneously on July 23.

A top official of the education ministry confirmed the date to The Daily Star yesterday, saying Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina approved the date.

"As per the regulation, the ministr}' has been publishing the results of HSC and SSC examinations within 60 days from the completion of tests and the deadline ends on July 24," said the official, wishing not to be named.

The education minister, along with the chairmen of all education boards, will hand over copies of the results to the prime minister on July 23. Later in the day, the minister will officially announce the results at a media briefing.

This year, a total of 11.83 lakh candidates appeared for the examinations that began on April 2. The written tests ended on May 15.