The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh have reported recently the public and private universities have largely failed to implement the aims and objectives of higher education. The reasons for the failure include influence of partisan politics on student bodies, session jam, lack of transparency and accountability in the activities of teachers and students, uncontrolled consultancy and part time jobs of teachers.
The problems identified are 90% correct but the main reasons of failure are : in efficient manpower in the UGC who are mainly appointed in same processes. They don't have much ideas about their responsibilities and the most dangerous problems are lack of modern scientific and technology knowledge among the decision makers. As such they fail to identify the relevant subjects and teachers. The causes of sufferings of teachers and students are due to their silence, negligence and non cooperation. Before taking any step towards the rectification of higher education, the first initiative must be taken from the UGC. There are two ways for solving any of the national problems - that must start either from the bottom or from the top. In this case, to start from the top will be wise and effective.
A month long online discussion on "Higher Education in Bangladesh" can be held so that not only the Bangalee but the global experts from all over the world will comment and give suggestions to make our higher education worth and acceptable globally.
Criticisms must be encouraged in the country instead of discouraging and putting in problems. Criticisms are the most difficult and risky tasks but the prestigious works as well. He who has enough knowledge on the issue and maintains honestly in his daily life shows the courage to criticize. In the developed countries, people are honored and remunerated for creative criticisms. Lots of good solutions and ideas come out from criticisms.
There are lots to discuss on higher education. A research based study is the must to identify where Bangladesh is now in respect of higher education, science, technology etc. The international organizations are there to cooperate us. It is my expectation the respected PM and the Education Minister will give much importance on the issue, otherwise we will be lost from the community of the global higher educaation systems.
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