Question:
Yesterday, on my way back from the BUTEX exam, my bag containing a file was stolen at the airport railway station. The file contained my SSC admit card, registration card, and other important documents. As these will be required at the time of university admission, what can I do now?
Answer:
Sorry to hear about the theft. In this situation, you can take the following steps to resolve the issue:
- Report the Theft
- Go to the nearest police station and file a complaint about the theft. Mention the specific documents that were in the stolen file, including your SSC admit card and SSC registration card.
- Request a FIR (First Information Report) to ensure that there is a legal record of the incident. This will be useful for any future reference, especially for your university admission.
- Request Duplicate SSC Documents
- Visit your education board office (Dhaka Education Board or relevant board) where you registered for your SSC exams.
- Request a duplicate admit card and registration card. You will likely need to submit the following:
- A copy of your FIR or the theft report.
- Passport-sized photographs (if required by the board).
- Your father’s/guardian’s national ID and possibly a personal statement explaining the theft of the documents.
- Some boards may require you to fill out a form and pay a small fee for the issuance of the duplicates.
- Notify Your University Admission Office
- Contact the admission office of the university you are applying to and inform them about the theft. Provide them with the police report and any other documents they might need.
- Ask if they would allow a temporary extension or if they have a provision for such cases, as universities usually understand these situations.
- Verify All Required Documents
- Confirm with the university admission office and your education board if there are any other alternative documents you can submit in place of the stolen ones, such as an attested copy of your SSC certificate or any other verification letter from the board.
- Stay Updated
- Follow up regularly with both the police and the education board to ensure the duplicate documents are processed on time.