A laudable judgment by the court

I applaud the court's verdict barring primary school kids from carrying bags with more than 10 percent of their weight. Through this verdict, the court has also highlighted the tremendous health risks exposed to children, both physical and mental, of carrying excessively heavy books. 

We hope that the concerned authorities, as well as parents of primary school students, will understand the implications of these issues and take necessary measures to remove such sources of pressure on young minds.  
Md. Abdur Rahim
University of Dhaka