The government has made it mandatory to include vaccination information in school admission forms across Bangladesh. The directive applies to students at primary and secondary or equivalent levels.
The decision was shared in a letter published on Wednesday (April 15) by the Directorate of Technical Education. The letter also included instructions from the Technical and Madrasa Education Division.
Officials said measles outbreaks are currently affecting children in several parts of the country. The new step aims to protect child health through proper vaccination coverage.
According to the directive, schools must collect key health details during admission. These include the student’s vaccination record, blood group, and thalassemia status. Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects red blood cells.
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Authorities have asked institutions to take necessary steps to update their admission forms. This move is expected to improve health monitoring among school children.
The government says schools must follow the directive during upcoming admission cycles to ensure better health safety for students nationwide.
