Last Change:
05/27/2024
The Primary Education (Compulsory) Act, 1990
Year: 1990
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Education
Description
The "Primary Education (Compulsory) Act, 1990" of Bangladesh mandates primary education for children. Under this Act, children aged 6 to 10 must attend primary education institutes. While the government decides the regions where primary education is compulsory, guardians must ensure children attend schools in these areas unless there are justified reasons. A Committee, formed at the union or municipal level, oversees the adherence to this obligation. This Committee is responsible for maintaining a list of all children in its jurisdiction and ensuring regular attendance.
Selected provisions
(1) The Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, declare primary education obligatory in whatever area from whenever onwards.
a) "Guardian" means the child's father or, in his absence, the mother or, in the absence of both parents, any person taking care of the child.
c) "Primary Education" means education for children determined or consented to by the Government.
d) "Primary Education Institute" means any governmental or non-governmental educational institute where provision for primary education has been made.
e) "Child" means any boy or girl between 6 and 10 years.