School gives notice to provide 1kg sweets from SSC graduate students

St. Martha's High School in Srimangal drew criticism for a notice requiring SSC exam passers to bring 1 kg of sweets for a May 13 felicitation event. Posted on Facebook, the notice sparked backlash from parents and the community. Despite objections, the event proceeded with students providing sweets. Head teacher Sister Rikta Gomez clarified that the tradition involves passed students treating juniors, emphasizing voluntary participation. Srimangal Upazila Secondary Education Officer Dilip Kumar Vardhan deemed the notice inappropriate and demanded a written explanation from the school.