Shamsul Arifeen Khan Mamun

Is quality education possible in the affiliated college system?

The crisis of general higher education in affiliated general colleges has become a cause for concern in Bangladesh.

2y ago

Can tertiary colleges in Bangladesh be rescued?

As reported by a national daily and some electronic media of late, the current administration is contemplating ceasing operations of around 300 private colleges for higher studies across the country.

3y ago

Nationalising educational institutions: Opportunity or threat?

Since indepen-dence, a unique policy initiative in Bangladesh has been to nationalise non-government schools or colleges or madrasas.

5y ago

What can we do to keep children in school?

Student absenteeism (in the classroom) is a matter of serious concern for education policymakers in Bangladesh because it is a major hindrance in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), the objective of which is to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

5y ago

The case of prestige in higher education

No sooner had the results for the Higher Secondary and School Certificate (HSC) examination been published that strong deliberation regarding the problems and prospects of further education after HSC sprang up. Major print and electronic media covered the news giving utmost priority to the said issue.

6y ago

The case of 'ghost' teachers and students

Whenever there is a discussion on the budget for education, it inevitably boils down to the amount of money allocated.

6y ago

For a level playing field

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the cost of attending a public university in Bangladesh is quite low compared to that of a private university.

6y ago
November 26, 2021
November 26, 2021

Is quality education possible in the affiliated college system?

The crisis of general higher education in affiliated general colleges has become a cause for concern in Bangladesh.

January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021

Can tertiary colleges in Bangladesh be rescued?

As reported by a national daily and some electronic media of late, the current administration is contemplating ceasing operations of around 300 private colleges for higher studies across the country.

August 2, 2019
August 2, 2019

Nationalising educational institutions: Opportunity or threat?

Since indepen-dence, a unique policy initiative in Bangladesh has been to nationalise non-government schools or colleges or madrasas.

December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018

What can we do to keep children in school?

Student absenteeism (in the classroom) is a matter of serious concern for education policymakers in Bangladesh because it is a major hindrance in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), the objective of which is to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.”

July 26, 2018
July 26, 2018

The case of prestige in higher education

No sooner had the results for the Higher Secondary and School Certificate (HSC) examination been published that strong deliberation regarding the problems and prospects of further education after HSC sprang up. Major print and electronic media covered the news giving utmost priority to the said issue.

June 24, 2018
June 24, 2018

The case of 'ghost' teachers and students

Whenever there is a discussion on the budget for education, it inevitably boils down to the amount of money allocated.

January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018

For a level playing field

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the cost of attending a public university in Bangladesh is quite low compared to that of a private university.