Reasons of high dropout rate in primary education in a school of Dhaka City during COVID- 19 pandemic: A case study

Nawrin Sultana 1, *, Mohammad Serajuddin 2, Farzana Sultana Doly 3, Ahmed Sharif Talukder 4 and HM Atif Wafik 5

1 Experimental School Teacher, PTI, Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh.
2 Adjunct Faculty, SLASS, Department of English, Independent University, Bangladesh.
3 Department of English, Akij Foundation School and College, Manikganj, Bangladesh.
4 Department of English language and literature, University of Creative Technology Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
5 Senior Asst. Professor, Department of Business Administration, University of Scholars, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 3282–3293.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.2049
Publication history: 
Received on 18 September 2024; revised on 27 October 2024; accepted on 29 October 2024
 
Abstract: 
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions in education systems worldwide, including in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This case study investigates the reasons behind the high dropout rates in primary education in a school located in Dhaka City during the pandemic. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study gathered data from teachers, students, and parents through interviews, surveys, and school records. The findings reveal that factors such as economic hardship, lack of access to digital learning tools, parental unemployment, and increased child labor were significant contributors to student dropouts. Additionally, the prolonged closure of schools, lack of engagement in online learning, and mental health challenges further exacerbated the issue. Recommendations for targeted interventions to reduce dropout rates during and after the pandemic are discussed.
 
Keywords: 
COVID-19 Pandemic; Primary Education; Dropout Rate; Dhaka City; Economic Hardship; Digital Divide; Child Labor; Online Learning; Mental Health
 
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