Primary education in Bangladesh: Review, analysis and recommendations

In: Education Division Documents, 52

Abstract

Analysis of the primary education sector of Bangladesh against the socioeconomic and political background, as part of the preparations for the SIDA supported General Education Project. Survey of major issues: financial imbalances; community involvement; standards of schooling; school facilities; teachers; curriculum and textbooks. Brief review of nonformal primary education and literacy. Recommendations for improvement are made for the next universal primary education phase. (CESO/DÜI)