Several proposals to solve student enrollment crisis

This article, the final part of a two-part series by Soumit Joydeep, addresses the student enrollment crisis, particularly in urban areas with a high concentration of private institutions. It criticizes the system that allows students to remain in the same private institution from primary through secondary levels, creating intense admission pressure. The author argues that this tiered system, driven by supply-demand imbalances, has opened doors for business in education, with even formally established institutions engaging in commercial practices. The piece points out that the coaching center industry primarily benefits urban, affluent populations. It highlights Dhaka as a prime example, where a vast majority of secondary schools are private, and urban student enrollment rates are significantly higher than the national average, indicating a systemic issue with unequal access and intense competition.

This analyzes the systemic issues contributing to the student enrollment crisis, particularly in urban areas, and proposes solutions.