CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Dhaka, June 28, 2018-The government of Bangladesh today signed two financing agreements totaling $715 million with the World Bank to improve the primary education sector, and to help the country produce timely and quality statistics.

Detailed explanation-2: -In its 50-year partnership with Bangladesh, the World Bank has committed over $37 billion in grants, interest-free and concessional credits to the country. Currently, Bangladesh has the largest IDA program in the world with a total of $15.7 billion commitment to 55 ongoing projects.

Detailed explanation-3: -The monetary value of the primary stipend has remained unchanged at Taka 100 (USD1. 29 approx.) per month since the scheme was introduced in 2002-2003. The amount of the stipend is the same for grade one students and students in the higher grades of four and five.

Detailed explanation-4: -Primary education consists of eight years, while secondary education lasts four years. Secondary education is divided into a lower level and a higher level, and public examinations are held at the conclusion of each level of schooling.

Detailed explanation-5: -Eliminate rote memorization practices by limiting use of exam guidebooks. Increase teacher-student contact hours to global standards. Prioritize technical, mathematical and scientific education. Conduct annual primary school census and biennial national assessment of G-3 and G-5 students.