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
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