The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted educational activities across Bangladesh, with the closure of educational institutes affecting the regular learning activities of nearly four crore students. Also, the economic slowdown, triggered by the pandemic, is affecting learners as well as their families. Evidence from the Ebola outbreak reveals that protracted closure of educational institutes leads to learning loss, increased dropout and higher inequality. The economic shock deteriorates these damages by suppressing education demand and supply as it adversely affects households, particularly disadvantaged ones. In the long-run, these will impose costs on human capital and welfare.
Bangladesh All Education News 2020 Latest-news-update
The Ministry of Education has allowed the British Council to hold O and A Level exams in October and November respectively and laid down four conditions for the test organizers amid the epidemic.
The ministry scrapped JSC and JDC exams for the eighth graders, but HSC exams for the grade-12 students are crucial because the results determine their university admission.
মাধ্যমিকের বার্ষিক পরীক্ষা হচ্ছে না: শিক্ষামন্ত্রী
News of all educational2020 Latest-news-update
The mass education ministry sent a proposal to the prime minister on Aug 19, asking that the Primary Education Certificate examinations be held at schools separately rather than centrally.
At our Bangladesh events, you can meet university representatives and discuss your study prospects, campus life and more in person. You can also have your application assessed and submitted, if sufficient. We currently have 1 active events in Bangladesh. The next event is Session with University of Lincoln for United Kingdom and it’s happening on 29 October 2020. Register today!
