July 24, 2018
Failing to reach consensus with Nawaz, Pak army now after Imran
Afsan Chowdhury, Researcher and Political Analyst : Pakistan Army is now eyeing Imran Khan after it failed to reach a consensus with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. There is nothing called civil administration in Pakistan where there has always been military ruling. Civil administration is just a nominal matter in a country where the army is…
Inconsistent results and actual condition of education quality
Dr. Mamtazuddin Patwari, Professor of History, Bangladesh Open University : Public examinations have the highest priority in our education system. Public and private universities across the country run their academic activities in different time periods such as semesters, trimesters etc. Verbal tests are very nominal here. Although the grading or GPA method has been introduced in…
Evaluation process at SSC, HSC levels not merit-based
Dr. Syed Anwar Husain, Professor, BUP : The evaluation process of answer scripts at SSC and HSC levels is not based on the merit. The learning of the students has been reflected, to some extent, in the result of the public examinations, whatever it may be. However, the level of education has not been reflected. It…
Disappearance of coal at Barapukuria plant not an isolated incident
Prof Dr Shamsul Alam, Energy Adviser to Consumers’ Association of Bangladesh (CAB) : The incident of pilferage has become commonplace in the energy sector of the country. We, on behalf of the CAB, demanded that the cost of each sector be scrutinized. However, our plea has fallen on deaf ears. We have accommodated corruption and pilferage….