Bangladesh vs Laos
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi children in flood-prone areas attend school on solar-powered floating boats.
With a third of the country flooding annually, NGOs created boat schools that collect children from riverbank villages.
Laos
Lao children in remote villages may only encounter a teacher once per week.
With 49 ethnic groups across mountainous terrain, reaching every child with education is Laos's greatest challenge.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a dual system of government and madrassa education, with NGOs like BRAC running the world's largest non-formal education program. Primary enrollment has reached near-universal levels, with girls now outnumbering boys at secondary level.
Laos
Laos's 5-4-3 system struggles to reach 49 officially recognized ethnic groups across difficult terrain. Primary enrollment is 98% but completion is only 85%. Instruction is in Lao, disadvantaging children from non-Lao speaking ethnic groups.
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