An opinion article published on April 18, 2026, argues that two-shift primary schools are more suitable for Bangladesh than the traditional single-shift model. The author highlights that the country’s limited infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and resource constraints make it difficult to ensure quality education for all children. The two-shift system, where one group attends in the morning and another in the afternoon, allows better use of existing facilities and reduces the need for immediate new construction.

The article outlines several advantages of the two-shift approach, including reduced classroom congestion, expanded enrollment opportunities, cost savings, and flexible schedules for students. It also notes that this system can help marginalized and working children attend school more easily, while enabling more efficient teacher deployment. Additionally, the model can temporarily relieve pressure in densely populated urban areas without major infrastructure expansion.

Although not a permanent solution, the two-shift system is described as an effective interim strategy that allows the government to gradually improve educational infrastructure while ensuring that no child is left behind in the current resource-limited environment.