While the slogan “Science for all” has been appreciated and accepted by most people, and scientific development is going on with the speed of light almost everywhere, the area of scientific ignorance among people of Bangladesh is widening as a signal of serious threat to the nation. The situation is worse than even before because the politicians were almost silent as if it is not an important issue. They were more interested in importing science than local creation or innovation. The politicians should not be blamed fully because they became silent observing the previous activities of the responsible scientists in different sectors. It is worth to raise an important point here is that all sciences are not science and all scientists are not the real and effective scientists. The main thing is to give right person the relevant responsibilities. Otherwise he will just pass time and destroy the whole system.
Today, not only Bangladesh, the world is confronted with the serious problem of public understanding of science, which is exerting an influence upon mankind on an enormous scale – upon economic prosperity, social progress and all individual’s welfare. Science is moving farther and farther beyond people’s common sense. It is very difficult even for those with the richest imaginative power to get an exact understanding of modern science and the changes brought about by it. It has also become very difficult for people to judge their values and meaning against the background of their experience and knowledge. The contradiction between the functions of science and lack of knowledge has drawn attention and concern among more and more people, who consider it to be a challenge to the world
Science is an uplifting force that can raise society to a higher moral level. The influence of science on society is determined by the level of development of science, and by the extent of public understanding of science. It is through the popularisation of science that all scientific achievements produce an enormous impact on the society. In measuring a country’s educational level, it should be taken into account not only the condition of its school education, but also the depth of public’s understandings of science. In practical world it is not possible for all to become scientists. But it is possible for the general public to understand the basics of science, to understand scientific methods of thinking, to understand the practical approach to scientific exploration, to understand the relation between science and society, to understand the potential of scientists and their limitations. We cannot expect that everybody will be scientists but they should understand benefits of science. Moreover, it is not easy to become scientists at all stages but it is possible for the public to gain an understanding of science and enjoy the fruits of science.
The new government of Bangladesh should be encouraged to include activities aimed at increasing public understanding of science in their national plans for development. This can be achieved through education, including school education Bangladesh as well as science education for the whole society, so that each member of society can benefit from science education. It is actually a right that every one should enjoy.
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