Mirja Mohammad Shahjamal

Student Politics and Quality of Education: an Exploratory Study on Dhaka University Mirja Mohammad Shahjamal

Though the students of Bangladesh had contributed to a large extent in different national movements, the present political activities of the two party-linked student organizations, Jatiotabadi Chattra Dal (JCD) and Bangladesh Chattra League (BCL), are contributing for the benefits of their political parties ? Bangladesh Nationalsit Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Awami League (BAL) respectively. A big distrust found between JCD and BCL leaders which sometimes caused fighting amongst the rivalry student groups, which have resulted unscheduled closing of the university, death of many students, hostile teaching-learning environment and other problems. This has significant negative impact on the quality of education. The politically appointed teachers also influence the quality of education towards a negative direction. This study has pointed some noteworthy issues which will attract the attention of the concerned peoples. The researchers, students, teachers, policy-makers and mass people will find the book worthwhile. The concerned authorities should take the issue as important. Further study can be conducted finding out the action implications.