In November 2021, a study of the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development revealed that around 7.86 million students were at risk of learning loss as schools were closed for a prolonged period and 40 per cent of the students did not have access to any IT device. In this context, the government decision to leave a significant number of unvaccinated students outside of the classroom and asking them to continue their education through online classes demonstrates its lack of regard for its citizens’ right to education. And the government has done so without rolling out a plan on expediting the process of administering the second dose of the vaccine for the students.
In November 2021, a study of the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development revealed that around 7.86 million students were at risk of learning loss as schools were closed for a prolonged period and 40 per cent of the students did not have access to any IT device. In this context, the government decision to leave a significant number of unvaccinated students outside of the classroom and asking them to continue their education through online classes demonstrates its lack of regard for its citizens’ right to education. And the government has done so without rolling out a plan on expediting the process of administering the second dose of the vaccine for the students.
