M M Jasim :
The country’s educationists on Sunday suggested the Dhaka University authorities to return the newly affiliated seven colleges to the National University with a view to running the academic activities smoothly.
They said that, the National University (NU) has already removed almost all the impediments to regain its image as there is no session jam and other academic problems. So, there is no logical point to keep the colleges under DU where as the university is busy with its own business.
Professor Syed Anwar Hussain, a teacher of History Department of Dhaka University, told The New Nation on Sunday that the students’ duty is to take part in the classes and sit in examinations. Why they have to stage demonstration for their academic rights outside the colleges.
“The DU is very busy with its own business. It has limited manpower. The problems of the seven colleges will not be resolved permanently. So, it is better to return the colleges under the NU,” Syed Anwar said.
Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam of Dhaka University told this correspondent that it is totally ridiculous that an institution takes classes of the students and another institution takes examination.
“The government appoints the teachers for the government colleges through Bangladesh Civil Service examination. The teachers act under the supervision of the Education Ministry. The Ministry also handles promotion and transfer of the teachers. The DU has no hand at any process. Why the teachers will follow the university’s direction. It is not supportable,” he said.
“The NU is now stronger than the previous years. It has the ability to run the academic activities of the seven colleges,” he said.
“A recommendation was sent to the Education Ministry to set up six offices in six divisions to monitor and ensure the quality education in the colleges. The ministry has been requested to appoint six pro-vice-chancellor for the divisional offices. It is very pragmatic for the NU. It will bring fruitful result,” Syed Manzoorul said.
He also requested to concern authorities not to develop any illogical agenda which will not be good for the students of the colleges.
“Definitely, the DU authorities must compel to return the colleges to the NU today or tomorrow. The DU teachers have already expressed their dissatisfaction over question making and taking examinations in many departments. The DU authorities have nothing to do if the teachers do not receive extra pressure,” he said.
DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman told this correspondent that it was wrong decision to take the seven colleges with the university.
“I agree with the remarks of the two educationists. It will be good if the government takes a decision to return the colleges under NU. I will definitely welcome it,” the VC said.
Meanwhile, the students of seven colleges said that they saw a dream that they will get quality education after handing over the charge of the colleges to the university. But, they have demonstrating on the streets since the February this year to realise their rights. And even a student of Titumir Government College has lost his eyesight.
Md Fazlur Rahman, a student of Dhaka College, told The New Nation that it was seemed that the seven colleges would be the part of the university. The students were also hopeful and gave all the supports. But after completing all the process to send these to the university, the students were disappointed as the DU cleared that no student was allowed to use DU library, hall and even playground.
“It is not good for us that we will take part classes in our own colleges, but have to wait to sit in examination after the announcement of the DU. It is just harassment,” he said.
On the other hand, the students of seven colleges blocked the New Market intersection, demanding the withdrawal of the cases filed against 1,200 fellows on Sunday.
The students blocked the intersection since 9am for about three hours, to press home their five-point demands.
The demands include : Withdrawal of the cases against 1,200 students of Dhaka University, the results of the second and fourth year examinations, announcement of the schedule of the third year examination, a new academic calendar and a separate website for all the seven colleges.
Later, the students left the protest after the DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman assured the protesting students of meeting their demands.
The students also requested the DU VC to return their colleges to the NU if the university was not ready to ensure quality education.
The country’s educationists on Sunday suggested the Dhaka University authorities to return the newly affiliated seven colleges to the National University with a view to running the academic activities smoothly.
They said that, the National University (NU) has already removed almost all the impediments to regain its image as there is no session jam and other academic problems. So, there is no logical point to keep the colleges under DU where as the university is busy with its own business.
Professor Syed Anwar Hussain, a teacher of History Department of Dhaka University, told The New Nation on Sunday that the students’ duty is to take part in the classes and sit in examinations. Why they have to stage demonstration for their academic rights outside the colleges.
“The DU is very busy with its own business. It has limited manpower. The problems of the seven colleges will not be resolved permanently. So, it is better to return the colleges under the NU,” Syed Anwar said.
Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam of Dhaka University told this correspondent that it is totally ridiculous that an institution takes classes of the students and another institution takes examination.
“The government appoints the teachers for the government colleges through Bangladesh Civil Service examination. The teachers act under the supervision of the Education Ministry. The Ministry also handles promotion and transfer of the teachers. The DU has no hand at any process. Why the teachers will follow the university’s direction. It is not supportable,” he said.
“The NU is now stronger than the previous years. It has the ability to run the academic activities of the seven colleges,” he said.
“A recommendation was sent to the Education Ministry to set up six offices in six divisions to monitor and ensure the quality education in the colleges. The ministry has been requested to appoint six pro-vice-chancellor for the divisional offices. It is very pragmatic for the NU. It will bring fruitful result,” Syed Manzoorul said.
He also requested to concern authorities not to develop any illogical agenda which will not be good for the students of the colleges.
“Definitely, the DU authorities must compel to return the colleges to the NU today or tomorrow. The DU teachers have already expressed their dissatisfaction over question making and taking examinations in many departments. The DU authorities have nothing to do if the teachers do not receive extra pressure,” he said.
DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman told this correspondent that it was wrong decision to take the seven colleges with the university.
“I agree with the remarks of the two educationists. It will be good if the government takes a decision to return the colleges under NU. I will definitely welcome it,” the VC said.
Meanwhile, the students of seven colleges said that they saw a dream that they will get quality education after handing over the charge of the colleges to the university. But, they have demonstrating on the streets since the February this year to realise their rights. And even a student of Titumir Government College has lost his eyesight.
Md Fazlur Rahman, a student of Dhaka College, told The New Nation that it was seemed that the seven colleges would be the part of the university. The students were also hopeful and gave all the supports. But after completing all the process to send these to the university, the students were disappointed as the DU cleared that no student was allowed to use DU library, hall and even playground.
“It is not good for us that we will take part classes in our own colleges, but have to wait to sit in examination after the announcement of the DU. It is just harassment,” he said.
On the other hand, the students of seven colleges blocked the New Market intersection, demanding the withdrawal of the cases filed against 1,200 fellows on Sunday.
The students blocked the intersection since 9am for about three hours, to press home their five-point demands.
The demands include : Withdrawal of the cases against 1,200 students of Dhaka University, the results of the second and fourth year examinations, announcement of the schedule of the third year examination, a new academic calendar and a separate website for all the seven colleges.
Later, the students left the protest after the DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman assured the protesting students of meeting their demands.
The students also requested the DU VC to return their colleges to the NU if the university was not ready to ensure quality education.
