This year’s SSC (Secondary School Certificate) exams in Bangladesh reveal a concerning decline in the pass rate, reaching a low of approximately 64% across nine general education boards. This marks the lowest pass rate in the last two decades, a significant drop from the consistently upward trend observed since 2007. Previously, pass rates had been comparatively high and steadily increasing for the past seventeen years. Education officials are analyzing the reasons behind this substantial decrease, exploring factors impacting student performance. The results raise questions about the effectiveness of current teaching methods and educational policies. This outcome may also spark debate regarding the reliance on GPA (Grade Point Average) as the sole measure of student merit, as indicated by the original Bengali title. Further investigation is needed to address the challenges facing the Bangladeshi education system.