Chapter Five Conclusion by way of Recommendations Article 2(1) ICESCR embodies a dynamic element of RTE that realization of right to education does not stop when a certain level has been reached. At present, the state has taken certain steps towards accelerating the realization of RTE and for that purpose the different streams of education are being appreciated and formally recognized. Thus, the diverse streams are being promoted. This is because the State has a perception that accommodating more students through different streams will increase the quantity of literate people as opposed to educated who would contribute towards development in future. As seen from the above discussion, the perception currently prevalent is that the State has succeeded at a commendable stage in realizing RTE. However, the understanding of RTE must be redefined. The problems ensuing from diverse streams must be addressed not only in the primary level but also at the secondary and tertiary levels. In doing so, following propositions may be considred. Recommendations Recommendations for the Government and Policy Ma Makers 1. Right to education must be recognized as a justifiable fundamental right by the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. 2. The definition of education and literacy must be reorganized according to the current international standards as propounded by ICESCR and UNESCO. 3. The Right to Education Act must be enacted without unnecessary ado with necessary amendments. 4. The policy of efficacy of reintegrating the diverse streams in primary level by amalgamating the curricula should be reconsidered. This policy can be questioned from the perspective of the level of academic pressure that would ultimately be imposed upon the ibtedayi students. Besides having their specific syllabus they are going to be burdened with extra subjects whereas the students of the Board curriculum do not have to study the subjects taught in madrassa. A probable answer to this dilemma might be to develop a moderate a scientific curricula for the madrassa and English medium students where they will get the Page | 54

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