TITLE:
Impact of COVID-19 on the Dropout Scenario of Primary Education in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study
AUTHORS:
Md. Ruhul Amin, Arifa Rahman Ruma, Mst. Shumshunnahar, Mohammad Shaheen Alam
KEYWORDS:
COVID-19, Student, Primary Level, Education, Drop-Out, Primary School, Bangladesh
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.12 No.6,
June
19,
2024
ABSTRACT: In Bangladesh, the COVID-19 epidemic has posed an unprecedented challenge to the primary school system, with a large increase in dropout rates among young children. This detailed study looks at the intricate dynamics and diverse elements that contribute to the dropout scenario in the unique setting of Bangladesh during the pandemic. This study, which examines both quantitative and qualitative data, reveals the substantial influence of socioeconomic inequality, restricted access to technology, mental health difficulties, and alterations in learning settings on the country’s primary education landscape. By going deeply into the Bangladeshi context, this study not only emphasizes the need of recognizing and solving this issue, but it also tries to give evidence-based insights and solutions targeted to the particular issues that students and educational institutions confront in Bangladesh. In doing so, it hopes to influence policy decisions and initiatives that will not only address the current dropout epidemic, but also develop a more resilient, inclusive, and equitable primary education system capable of overcoming the difficulties posed by the ongoing pandemic and future disruptions. The research’s ultimate goal is to contribute to the collaborative effort of preserving Bangladeshi students’ educational journeys and future chances, ensuring that they have access to excellent education and the possibilities it provides, even in the face of enormous global crises.