Education in a democracy
Tawhid Shams Chowdhury, English Department, BRAC University
There are many divisions in the existing education system in Bangladesh. I would like to talk about the particular education system controlled by the government, specifically the madrasa board, and the secondary and higher secondary education board of Bangladesh. According to the constitution, Bangladesh is a democratic country. But the practice of law is showing some incongruity as far as education is concerned. Education of any sort (regardless whether it is religious or practical) should be controlled under one umbrella, and, as we are a democracy, proper research should be done regarding resource allocation. This process has not yet been started appropriately in Bangladesh and mismanagement is pervasive in this sector. I would hope that the government would take prompt initiative in this regard and thus erase the trace of double standard. Should I keep my fingers crossed?
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