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Expectations from the New Government to Remove the Ills of Education

A new government was formed on 17 February under the able leadership of Tarique Rahman, following the thirteenth national election, in which the BNP won a landslide victory. People’s expectations of this new government are much higher than those of any previous government.   Education, one of the most significant sectors of the country, seeks a sea change. Quality education must come first, as it has fallen to the bottom of the list. The government, along with NGOs and community initiatives, is increasing the number of educational institutions and girls’ participation in education.   However, several challenges remain, including low literacy...

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Expectations from the New Government to Remove the Ills of Education

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