An analysis of 190 suicide cases involving school students has found that issues related to pride were the leading cause, accounting for 32.61% of the incidents. According to the data, academic pressure was the second most significant factor, responsible for 23.69% of the cases. Depression accounted for 19.47% of the suicides, indicating a high prevalence of untreated or unaddressed mental health concerns among students. Researchers noted that a lack of emotional regulation, limited coping skills and inadequate family support systems significantly contributed to suicidal behaviour at the school level. Five recommendations from Aanchal FoundationIn response to the findings, Aanchal Foundation has put forward five key recommendations to address student suicides and strengthen mental health support systems:

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 06:30 UTC