In the char areas of Islampur upazila in Jamalpur, Bangladesh, government primary schools are reportedly facing severe neglect and irregular teaching despite having appointed teachers and infrastructure. Field visits to Sapdhari and Belgacha unions revealed classrooms being used for household work or storage, and in some cases, night guards conducting lessons instead of teachers. At Dighair Government Primary School, the head teacher allegedly allows a night guard to teach classes, while attendance of both teachers and students remains minimal.
Local residents expressed frustration, saying teachers rarely attend school and that many parents have shifted their children to nurani madrasas due to the lack of proper education. Similar conditions were observed at Char Barul Government Primary School, where the building stands empty most of the time. Parents and community members fear the future of their children is at risk due to prolonged negligence.
Upazila Primary Education Officer Jahanara Begum stated that the schools will be inspected soon and necessary actions will be taken following the findings.
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