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.
30 August 2025, 18:19 PM

Rasulpur shows what needs to change for child marriage to end

Poverty and insecurity are key drivers of this practice in char areas
18 May 2024, 14:00 PM

Failure to check rising child marriage is inexcusable

Latest BBS data reveals staggering increase in incidents
29 March 2024, 08:18 AM

Why can’t we contain child marriage?

Continued failure of relevant authorities is unacceptable
30 November 2023, 10:38 AM