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100			_aAhmed, Sahidul _958425
245			_aSouth Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies
260			_aSouth Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies
300			_a26(1), Jul-Dec, 2025: p.33-38
520			_aThis paper examines the state of primary education in SAARC countries, focusing on enrollment rates, the percentage of trained teachers, government expenditure on education, and the share allocated to primary education. The analysis highlights significant disparities across the region, shaped by varying socio-economic conditions, demographic challenges, and policy priorities. Countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka exhibit strong commitments to primary education, with high teacher training rates and substantial budgetary allocations ensuring quality and access. In contrast, nations such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan face systemic challenges, including low budget allocations, inadequate teacher training, and limited infrastructure, which hinder equitable educational outcomes. The study underscores the critical need for sustained investment in primary education as a foundation for human capital development. It highlights the importance of increasing budgetary allocations, enhancing teacher training, and addressing disparities in rural and underserved areas. Additionally, regional collaboration within the SAARC framework is recommended to share best practices and address common challenges- Reproduced https://sajospsglobal.com/current.html
773			_aSouth Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies
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