1. Dr. Dhananjay Gan Chowdhury, President of TBSE, responded to indigenous student protests for Roman script in Kokborok exams with a significant decision.
2. Students will now have the choice to write Kokborok subject exams in either Bengali or Roman script for the upcoming board exams.
3. This decision follows persistent advocacy by student groups and aims to accommodate diverse linguistic preferences.
Agartala, Feb 06: In response to prolonged protests by indigenous student groups advocating for the use of the Roman script in the Kokborok language subject, Dr. Dhananjay Gan Chowdhury, President of the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), announced a significant decision today.
Students will now have the option to write the Kokborok subject exams in either Bengali or Roman script for the upcoming board exams.
Dr. Dhananjay Gan Chowdhury revealed that students had been persistently protesting for the use of the Roman script in the Kokborok language subject. He acknowledged the longstanding demand and the efforts of certain schools and student groups in advocating for this change.
“For a considerable duration, students have been using the Bengali script for the Kokborok language subject. However, there has been ongoing demand for the option to use the Roman script. While the Tripura government has submitted a letter to the Centre seeking permission, no decision has been made yet. With the board exams scheduled to commence on 1st March this year, and considering the approaching deadline, I have decided to allow both Bengali and Roman script options for writing the Kokborok language exam,” Dr. Chowdhury explained.
He further stated his intention to inform all exam centers of this decision by 10th February, ensuring that students are adequately informed and prepared for the upcoming examinations.
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This decision marks a significant development in addressing the demands of indigenous student groups and ensuring inclusivity in the education system of Tripura.
By providing students with the option to write the Kokborok language paper in either Bengali or Roman script, the Tripura Education Board aims to accommodate diverse linguistic preferences and create a more accessible learning environment for all students.
