Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- A research by the Bureau of Economic Research has revealed that approximately 28per cent of students drop out before completing their formal education in secondary and higher secondary schools and colleges under the Technical Education Board every year.

The study found that around 78 per cent of students admitted to polytechnic institutes in the 2022-23 academic year passed, with 72 per cent of them completing their graduation. The remaining 28% dropped out before finishing their graduation.

The researchers presented these findings at a roundtable meeting titled "TVET Institute Expenditure Review Study," organised on Monday (February 24) at the Alumni Floor of Dhaka University.

The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr. M...