Higher education
Teaching has long been regarded as the noblest of professions. And those assigned with this job are regarded as nation builders. And when it comes to a university teacher, it means something more than that.
But the ground reality today is that there are lots of anomalies in the appointment of teachers.
We know about university teachers who should have sought a job in a coaching centre or kindergarten!
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Education is the key to a vibrant and prosperous Bangladesh. To meet the challenge of 21st century providing highest allocation in the national budget for education is not enough. We must set high standards for all students and seek to develop their potential.
We think time has come to take some positive action to put our nation building institutions in the right perspective.