school dropout in Bangladesh

Primary schools: Dropouts up after 14 years of decline

In a setback for the country’s primary education system, the school dropout rate saw a sudden rise last year after a steady decline over 14 years, according to a government report.

Rasulpur shows what needs to change for child marriage to end

Poverty and insecurity are key drivers of this practice in char areas

Failure to check rising child marriage is inexcusable

Latest BBS data reveals staggering increase in incidents

Why can’t we contain child marriage?

Continued failure of relevant authorities is unacceptable

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Primary schools: Dropouts up after 14 years of decline

In a setback for the country’s primary education system, the school dropout rate saw a sudden rise last year after a steady decline over 14 years, according to a government report.

May 18, 2024
May 18, 2024

Rasulpur shows what needs to change for child marriage to end

Poverty and insecurity are key drivers of this practice in char areas

March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024

Failure to check rising child marriage is inexcusable

Latest BBS data reveals staggering increase in incidents

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Why can’t we contain child marriage?

Continued failure of relevant authorities is unacceptable