Purba Medinipur School's English Script Bengali Notice Sparks Controversy

• A higher secondary test exam notice from Ramnagar Balika Vidyalaya in Purba Medinipur has gone viral and sparked controversy.
• The notice, issued for Class XII test exams starting January 20, included instructions written in Bengali language but using English script.
• The controversial text, such as "Upore tomader test exam routine, protidin 1hr kore protita subject a exam habe…", raised questions about language standards in educational institutions.
• Headmistress Kajal Roy Dey, an English teacher, stated she wrote the instructions in English script for guardians' convenience as she is not accustomed to Bengali typing and sent it in an emergency.
• Critics question the appropriateness of such language in an official school notice, especially in a district known for its educational standards.

Why It Matters: A school notice in Purba Medinipur written in Bengali using English script sparked debate over language standards.