Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- The grounds of Islamabad Government Primary School, No. 116, Gabtola, under Morelganj Upazila in Bagerhat district, remain knee-deep in water for half a month. Every day, 160 students of the school have to wade through this water to reach their classrooms.

As the water rises further during the full moon tide, student attendance drops significantly for 10-12 days each month. Both students and guardians are concerned about the safety of the school building.

A field visit found that the school in Gabtala village of Morelganj Sadar Union, on the banks of the mighty River Panguchi, is flooded with tidal water even after noon.

The school's entrance and grounds are submerged, forcing students to attend classes in wet conditio...