Polythene sheet to protect students from rain
At least 100 primary school buildings in Barguna are in bad shape due to lack of renovation for long, worrying the guardians and teachers about the safety of their children as some of the structures may collapse any time.
Dakkhin Amtali Adarsha Government Primary School in Amtali upazila began its journey in 1988 in a tin-shed. A one-story building with four rooms was built there in 1995-96 fiscal year at a cost of Tk 5.95 lakh.
The building has become unfit for use as it has not been renovated since its construction. Plaster from the walls and ceiling has dropped off and the iron rods have become exposed. Rainwater from the roof enters the rooms, damaging the books of the students. Even official papers and documents are also being damaged due to rain.
During a recent visit to the school, this correspondent found that polythene sheets had been hung under the ceiling to prevent rainwater from falling into the room.
Kakoli, a Class V student, said they have to suffer a lot as rainwater enters their classroom while another student Siam said they are always worried that the building may collapse any time.
Guardian Belal Gazi said condition of the school building is very bad and a new building is badly needed considering the interest of the students.
Acting Headmaster Md Omar Faruq said the building is unfit for use, but they have to continue activities in it as there is no alternative.
Amtali Upazila Primary Education Officer Md Majibur Rahman said at least 36 school buildings in the upazila need renovation. Wapda Government Primary School and Begum Nurjahan Government Primary School in the upazila are running under tin-sheds, he added.
Barguna Primary Education Officer Md Majid Mia said 100 out of 814 primary school buildings in the district are in very bad shape.
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