
THIS is disappointing that the education system still cannot ensure rights of children with disabilities. Teachers, students and parents have for long talked about the lack of infrastructural support and other resources needed for the education of children with disabilities. In early March, teachers of such non-government schools took to the streets, demanding an early recognition and monthly pay scheme, disability-friendly infrastructure in such schools, minimum education allocation of Tk聽3,000 for each student, mid-day meals for such students, learning materials and sports items and therapy centres. After the enactment of the Integrated Special Education Policy on Disa