Around 18,500 Rohingya students took part in language examinations across 22 refugee camps in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char, according to the Rohingya National Education Board (RNEB).

The examinations, involving 100 community schools and 217 examination halls, were completed on Friday, the board announced in a Facebook post.

"This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, school administrations, examination supervisors, and all those working tirelessly to promote education within the Rohingya community," the RNEB wrote.

The board thanked those involved in organising the examinations and supporting education within the refugee community.

"We sincerely appreciate the collective efforts and cooperation of everyone who contributed to the successful completion of this examination," it added.

The RNEB regularly conducts language examinations in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char to preserve and promote the community's mother tongue and Hanifi script.

Its examination programme includes written and oral assessments based on the Rohingya Qaida, basic grammar and primary-level curricula covering Grades 0 to 5.

Thousands of students from community-run schools and madrasahs participate in these assessments each year to obtain certificates recognising their language proficiency.

Photographs shared by the organisation showed students sitting at rows of desks, writing examination papers under the supervision of teachers and other adults.

The initiative is part of broader community-led efforts to preserve Rohingya language and cultural identity among children growing up in refugee camps.

The Rohingya are a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority from Myanmar who have faced decades of persecution and restrictions on citizenship and basic rights.

More than 750,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh following a military crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine State in August 2017, joining refugees who had arrived during earlier waves of violence.

Bangladesh now hosts more than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, including nearly 1.18 million in Cox's Bazar, according to government and UNHCR figures updated on October 31, 2026.

Access to formal education and recognised qualifications remains limited for refugee children. Funding shortages have also disrupted education services in the camps.

The RNEB's latest statement did not specify the grade-wise breakdown of Friday's examinees or when the results would be published.