Primary Education in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a densely populated country, 47 percent of its population under poverty line. Although Bangladesh has achieved some progress in providing primary education, still there is a long way to go to achieve hundred per cent enrolment rate.
Most of its population cannot complete five years of education. During the last few years Bangladesh has achieved some success in raising literacy rate, eradicating cheating in examination and giving thrust on female education.

Poverty and Primary Dropout:

Primary school dropout rates in Bangladesh, with a population of 150 million, have always been high, but new research suggests numbers are increasing. According to a study conducted by 10 NGOs, with the Commonwealth Education Fund, the dropout rate has increased from 33 percent in 2002 to 47 percent in 2006.
At least one-third of the children, enrolled in primary education, dropped out before completing the five-year compulsory education.

• Despite numerous efforts and incentives, including food-for-education and stipend programmed, many children in Bangladesh are out of school.

• According to an estimate, up to 40 percent of the children, aged 6-10, have failed to complete primary education and 20 percent of the children are not at all familiar with school. One fourth of the primary school students drop out before completing the 5th grade.