Call for inputs on upcoming country visit to Bangladesh by the Special Rapporteur on the right to education (23 November – 4 December 2026)

Background

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Ms. Farida Shaheed, will conduct an official country visit to Bangladesh from 23 November to 4 December 2026, at the invitation of the Government.

The visit will address good practices as well as challenges regarding the implementation of the right to quality, equitable and inclusive lifelong education for all in Bangladesh. The visit will focus on access to quality public education of all, without discrimination, and on financing of education, together with other issues which may arise, taking into consideration information received from different stakeholders.

During the visit, the Special Rapporteur will hold meetings with representatives of the Government, international organizations, civil society, non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, academics, teachers and other educational workers, as well as students and parents.

The expert will present her report on the visit to the United Nations Human Rights Council in June 2027. The report will include recommendations to support the efforts of the Government and other stakeholders in realizing the right to education.

Key questions and types of input/comments sought

In preparation of the visit, the Special Rapporteur would be grateful to receive from all interested stakeholders:

• Information and suggestions on the issues of access to public education without discrimination and financing of education that warrant the Special Rapporteur’s attention, in terms of both good practices and possible challenges.
• Recommendations and information on places to visit relating to the issues above throughout the country, including specific educational institutions.
• Recommendations and information on people to meet in different regions, including government officials, public institutions, international organizations, civil society, non-governmental organizations, academics, teachers and other educational workers.

How inputs will be used?

All inputs will be treated confidentially. They will not be published. They will be used strictly for the purpose of preparing the country visit and/or the report to the Human Rights Council. The Special Rapporteur greatly appreciates the effort that goes into making such contributions and looks forward to reading the submissions.