Edward College: The Department of Bangla
Prof. Moha. Abdure Razzaque
Head of the Department of Bangla
Edward College
In 1898 including 14 students and 7 teachers of the Ganges, Jamuna plabana (Pabna) of sediment on the ground, the educational institution was established 117-years ago. Now 18 departments and more than 27 thousand students including 160 teachers and 155 employees of Govt. Edward College set up on 49 acres of land are run very peacefully by the authority. In 1911 in remembrance of the memory of the late Edward Emperor 7th, the college was named Edward College.
Mother’s every demand of the Language Movement of 1954 was fulfilled and the college firstly introduced honors courses in Bangla. Casting an eye from the past, the present and the future it has great expectations and ways of life. Bangla department at Edward College has its history with the period during which the sanrag racing needed to be introduced in the country from generation to generation.
In the history of the talented people who came to the department most notably are: Dr. Mustafa Nur-ul-Islam, Dr. Abdul Abdul Khaleque, M.A. Wahed, Nirmalendu Kumar Chakraborty, Dr. Golam Saklayen, Shahid Anwar Pasha, M Ataur Rahman, Dr. Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal, M. Badrul Hassan, A.S.M.Anisur Rahman, A.K. Mohammad habibunnabi, Khandaker khalikujjamana, Mohammad Idris Ali, Mohammad Kamruzzaman and others.
During 1990-2000 some of dedicated teachers came to the department. They are: Mohammad Abdus Sattar, Muhammad Nurunnobi, Manowar Hossain jahedi, Shri Narayan Chandra Barman, Dilruba Begum, Mohammad Saidul Haque (Simul Mahmud), and others.
During 2001-2014 of the twenty-first century a number of teachers came to the department. They are: Professor A.K.M.Khorshad Anwar, Mohammad Yakub Ali Sarkar, Muhammad Shamsul Haq, Fajli Sultana, Most. Rokeya Akhter Khanam, Mohammad surujjamana, Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Prof Shahida Afroz.
At present, 1200 students are studying in this department. Bangla department witnesses the dignity of the College i.e. a task left-titiksa wide consciousness and thought increasing performance. The students and teachers are constantly learning and caring for creativity to grow up as persons constantly. People feel free and healthy in establishing the department not just for the college but for the nation. And all this has been done constantly by Dr. Naeid Md. Shamsul Huda, Principal of this college. His leadership, experience and administrative skills help us to go ahead day by day.
Edward College: The Department of English
Prof. Parimal Chandra Das
Head of the Department of English
Edward College
Govt. Edward College, Pabna came into being in 1898 as the torch bearer of education in the northern region of Bangladesh. Since then, this university college has been rendering outstanding service to the up-building of an enlightened society. It primarily initiated intermediate course, B.A (pass) and B.S.C (pass) programs. Later on it extended its academic arena to higher studies-honours and masters level.
Department of English is one of the most prestigious departments in Edward College. It is located on the first floor of the Arts Building with a spacious background at the northern edge of the college campus. It enjoys a spectacular vista of tall Mehogoni and Krisnachura trees arrayed on the lush green bank of a long pond. The department accommodates one thousand students on average and accordingly is equipped with spacious, well- ventilated class rooms and seminar library furnished with about 3000 books.
Department of English introduced honours course under Rajshahi University in l987 with professor Md Solaiman Miah as Founder Head Mr. badrul Ahsan, Mr Abdul Awal Khan, Mr. K M A Bari, Mr. Nazrul Islam and Mr. Khaliquzzaman Chowdhury in the department. In 1995 it went under the helm of National University and was affiliated to offer English learning program for pass course, honours and masters. Since then it has been offering language program and literature from higher secondary level to tertiary level.
The English language syllabus is designed to develop the students’ communicative competence so that they can come up with the global standard. The syllabus on literature includes English as well as American literature which aims at enhancing the students’ creative faculty and critical bent of mind.
The English department is dedicated to imparting harmonious education to make the students ready to meet up the challenge of the day. Beside academic curriculum, this department is a hub of cultural as well as co-curricular activities. The students arrange various cultural programs on different occasions of the year. They also participate in different kinds of sports-football and cricket. They have crowned the department several times with the glory of winning trophy in football and cricket in the inter-departmental competition.
This department is furnished with a host of enriched faculty members having academic excellence and long carrier of teaching experience. It is now staffed by twelve faculty members, e.g. one professor, five associate professors, five assistant professors and one lecturer.
The English department still proudly recalls the enlightened personalities, e.g. renowned professors Bose and Sterling, Kabir Chowdhury, Rashidul Hasan, intellectual martyr who has rendered his noble service to the promotion of the department.
The output of the English department is noticeably remarkable. The students having academic excellence from the department are employed in different sectors at home and abroad and are proving their worth. The English department at Edward College has turned into an ideal academia of English language learning and literary activities. In fact, the English department is on a relentless journey for the upbringing of the young generation to the need of the times.
Edward College: The Department of Philosophy
Professor A.K.M Nurul Islam
Head of the Department of Philosophy
Edward College
Philosophy has a number of different definitions, but most people agree that Philosophy is the study of knowledge, nature, existence and the personal beliefs. Historically, Philosophers were held in high regard by different communities and many people turned to Philosophers for advice. Philosophy is the pioneer of life and earth, and it can be implemented only through education.
Govt. Edward College, Pabna is playing a prominent role to eradicate the superstition of the nation and Philosophy is illuminating individuals with new enthusiasm. Edward college established in 1898, was administered FA/IA, BA (pass and Hons) courses under The University of Calcutta. Afterwards it was administered under Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Dhaka and Rajshahi (IA. Presently HSC) and under the university of Dhaka. The University of Rajshahi allowed BA Pass and Hons. courses to be continued. At present BA (Pass and Hons) MA part-1 and MA Final courses in Philosophy subject are running under National University. From the First phase of this department many renowned teachers are namely:
Syed komruddin Hossain Professor
Abu Sayed Miah Professor Ali Afzal Quarashy Professor
Md. Golam Mowla Professor
Dewan Mohammad Azizul Islam Professor
Mofiz Uddin Ahmed Professor
Fakrul Islam Khandakar Professor
Md. Firoza Begum Professor
Redwana Akhter Professor
Md. Bazlur Rahman Professor
Philosophy is one of the oldest departments of Edward College. Logic is an important branch of Philosophy that exists traditionally. It is to be mentioned that under the University of Calcutta. Logic was one among many other Subjects in IA class (presently HSC). Over the last couple of years the classes are running with full enthusiasm because of devotion of all the teachers of philosophy Department. As a result 03 students in 2007-2008 session, 05 students in 2008-2009 session and 02 students in 2009-2010 achieved 1st class in MA Final Examination. Besides, the results of BA (Hons) are also satisfactory. 01 student in 2008-2009 session achieved 1st class in B.A Honours. Completing education from this department many students are qualifying in various jobs and successfully dignifying their duties in different fields. This department is located in ” Darshan Bhavan” at Edward college, Pabna.
Philosophy contributes a lot to the Field of knowledge and science. Searching for the ways of new inventions, the scientists solve the problems raised by the Philosophers is called the better of science. Moreover, only Philosophy can regenerate the society from the present depreciation. At present the following teachers are serving in this department.
Edward College: The Department of History
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan
Head of the Department of History
Edward College
The Department of History has always been one of the prominent departments in the history of Govt. Edward College. The subject History is one of the eight subjects with which Edward College began its onward march of the very inception of its establishment. At that time, English, History and Logic were taught by Gopal Chand Mitra M.A.
In the situation of the division of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement, Sree sorendranath Bashu M. A. joined in this college as the lecturer of History and Logic. In 1914, when Roy Radhikanath Bosh Bahadur was the Principal of the college, another renowned lecturer Sree Banwari Lal Bosh ( B. L. Bosh ) joined in this college in the department of History.
With the rolling of water through the Ichamoti, when Edward College passed away a long path in 1940, B. A. class was opened in the college. History was taught along with other subjects In B. A. class. In 1987 under the affiliation of Rajshahi University, other seven subjects’ honours course was opened along with History. In this very year only one female student who continued in Honours course in History got a second class Honours Degree. From 1988 to 1991 no student was admitted in honours course in History. After the foundation of National University in 1992 in the department of History of Govt. Edward College honours course was re-opened. In the field of re-opening honours course in History department Md. Amanullah, Abdul Mannan Talukdar, Md. Shahjahan played a vital role. In this year The department of History began its ongoing journey with ten students. In 1994 M. A. (Previous) course and in 1995 M. A. ( Final ) course were opened in this department under National University.
In 1997 higher secondary courses (HSC) stopped in this college. Nevertheless, due to dearth in quality institutions and growing demand for higher secondary level education in Pabna, the HSC courses have been re-opened in 2015. Since the re-opening of HSC courses, History has been taught as one
of the core subjects for the students of humanities group.
From the very beginning some dedicated professors with their profound devotion and dedication tried hard to take the department ahead as well as students. Among them some names are remembered with respect and honour. They are Sree Banwarilal Bashu, Sree Shudhangshu Dhar Sarker, Sree Kayllan Kumar Banerjee, Sree Probhash Chandra Lahiry, Md. Halimuzzaman Khan, Md. Jalal Uddin Miyan, Golam Uddin Khan, Md. Abdul Khaleq, Dr. Md. Abdul Mottalib, Md. Amanullah, A. R. Shamshul Islam, Hasina Nigar Kabir, Abdul Mannan Talukdar, Md. Shahjahan, Paritosh Kumar Kundu, Hasina Banu. Paritosh Chandra Dash. Along with them many other teachers as well as students have made effort to enrich the department in every possible way to enhance the quality of teaching and provide students every opportunity to learn their subjects well. We always acknowledge their contribution. The existing Departmental Head, Dr. Md. Shahjahan has been serving since October 2014. He served as a Departmental Head for several times. Under the dynamic leadership of the present Head, the Department is marching towards with glory.Since then it has been marching on with glorious result and producing famous students who have shown their talent in their respective working places. At Present Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Head of the Department along with 09 other teachers (2 Associate Professors, 3 Assistant Professors and 3 Lecturers) is working together to make the department more advanced and providing quality teaching and learning to students who will prove their worth. At present the number of posts of the teachers is ten. The teachers working at present are:
Including honours and masters (both MA final & Previous), about 1300 students are studying here. The department has its enriched seminar room with 5,500 of books. One of the teacher of department who is engaged as a seminar in charge in additional duty who debauches the seminar books to the departmental students on specific day. Even with its limited resources, the department provides optimum services to the students. It keeps a watchful eye on completing the entire syllabus in due time. Towards this end, a well-devised academic calendar and course plan are being followed. For this the department has introduced an academic course plan that focuses on the total programs about regular classes, class tests, in-course exams, and results etc. Students can participate in extra-curricular activities every year including indoor games, debate competitions, cultural activities, study tours and so on.
The Department is obviously promised to help the learners and give all kinds of facilities related to proper education in order to build up their glorious future. Every year a large number of students are taking part in several competitive exams conducted by BPSC and other offices of government and NGO, after completing their courses successfully. The result is remarkable. Several times the students of this department secured the first position in Honours and Masters level examinations of National University.
To avoid hazard of load shedding the department is equipped with Instant Power Supply (IPS). We have a spacious and furnished teacher’s common room with essential amenities.
The central library of the college serves as the main source of academic literature for the students of the department of History. The students of the Department have the privilege to use both the central library and the Seminar library of the College. Classes of this department are well-equipped with multi-media facilities. All the computers of the Department have got broad-band internet connections. The Department organizes seminars and workshops for the students. In addition to all of these facilities, students of this department are privileged to use ICT lab facilities managed by ICT lab authority of this college.
Edward College: The Department of Islamic History & Culture
Assoc. Prof. S.M. Rabiul Islam
Head of The Department of Islamic History and Culture
Edward College
Govt. Edward College, Pabna is one of the Oldest Colleges in Bangladesh. it was established on July in 1898 in Pabna. “Edward College” has been named in honors of the Memory of Indian Emperor, “Edward VII” in December, 1898 A.D. Nowadays, this college plays a vital role in Education sector in Bangladesh.
Islamic History & Culture is one of the most prominent & outstanding departments at Govt. Edward College. The department of Islamic History & Culture was not open initially. Although the department of Islamic History & Culture had been opened in 1940 A.D, B.A. (Honors) & masters courses had been started in 1999 A.D. For the first time, the head of the department was Mr. Rezaul Karim Mollah. But Prof. Md. Mozammel Haque Joined in the department as head as a full fledged Professor. At present S.M. Robiul Islam, head of the department, along with 06 other members (2 Associate Professor, 2 Assistant Professor and 2 lecturers) is working together to make the department more advanced & Providing quality teaching & learning to students who well prove this worth. From the very beginning some dedicated professors with their profound devotion and dedication tried hard to take the department ahead as well as students. Among them some names are remembered with respect and honor. They are :
- Prof. Mozammel Haque
- Prof. Fazlul Haque
- Prof. Amzad Hossain
- Prof. Zohurul Haque
- Prof. A.H.M.A. Saleque
- Prof. MD. Sirajul Islam
- Prof. MD. Kobir Ahamed Akond
- Prof. S.M. Unusar Rahman.
Along with them many other teachers as well as students have made effort to enrich the department in every Possible way to enhance the quality of teaching and provide students every opportunity to learn their subjects well .
Including Intermediate, Degree (Pass) honors and masters (both M.A. final and
Previous), about 5000
students are studying here. The Department has its rich seminar room which contains about 4000 of books. It has also introduced academic course plan and focuses on the total programs about regular classes, class tests curricular activities every year including indoor games, debate competitions, cultural
activities, study tours and so on.
The department is obviously promised to help the learners and give all kinds of faculties related to proper education in order to build their future. Every year a large number of students are taking part in several completive exam after completing their courses successfully. The result is remarkable.
Edward College: The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Assoc. Prof. Md. Rafikul Islam
Head of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Edward College
Welcome to the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Govt. Edward College Pabna. Arabic is one of the oldest subjects of this college. It was launched when the college had been established in 1898 AD. The founder of this college is Shree Gopal Chandra Lahiri, the famous educationist at that time. He served as a founder principal of this college as well. It was named as EDWARD COLLEGE in honour of the memory of Indian emperor, EDWARD 7 in 1911 AD.
At the beginning of this college there were eight subjects, such as English, History, Logic, Mathematics, Science, Culture, Persian and Arabic. Some educational scholars like Shree Gopal Chandra Mitra (MA), Shree Ashutosh Roy (MA), Hory Narayan Kabbo Tirtho, Moulovi Shiraj-Ul-Haque and other scholars rendered their valuable services as the teachers of this college.
Moulovi Shiraj-Ul-Haque, a distinguished Islamic scholar and well versed in different languages taught the students Arabic and Persian. He was the first teacher of Arabic. The students of this subject were taught by this scholar for a long time. Islamic Studies was also added as a subject along with Arabic. At present it is named as “Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies”. It consists of two subjects , One is Arabic and other Islamic Studies. This Department is situated in the Philosophy building of this college.
There are eighteen departments of Edward College. Higher secondary certificate course, BA (pass), Honors and Masters courses are affiliated here. A large number of students are getting honors and masters degrees from this college under National University every year. Arabic and Islamic Studies is only one exceptional department which has no honors and masters regular courses here. Only HSC, BA (Pass), Masters part-i and part-2 (private) in Arabic and Islamic Studies are affiliated under National University. Honors and masters regular courses should be affiliated and this process is going on.
Now Arabic and Islamic Studies is a renowned department of this college.
Only three teachers are guiding approximately 300 students studying in different courses. Among them one is Assistant Professor and two are lecturers. Posts of professor, associate professors, Assistant professors and lecturers should be created in this department of this college. The students of this department are happy with the teaching technique and method of their respected teachers. Since its inception teachers have always been in close contact with the students, look after their academic and personal well being to make them worthy citizens.
The study of Arabic and Islamic Studies are going on in accordance with prescribed syllabus of National University in this department. Many valuable books and rare resources on Arabic and Islamic Studies are preserved for students’ study in the library which is one of the biggest and oldest libraries of Bangladesh. Every year a large number of students are taking part in several competitive examinations after completing their courses successfully. The result is remarkable.
The department is always ready to run all the programmes smoothly. Teacher-student relationship is very good here. As the department holds a religious responsibility, it tries its best to ensure every endeavors to develop leadership quality among the students and make them practical persons of the society. At present three teachers with brilliant academic background are teaching in this department. They are sincere and devoted to their profession.
Edward College: The Department of Economics
Assoc. Prof. Md. Bahej Uddin
Head of the Department of Economics
Edward College
The year 1898 was the most significant year for the people of Bengal Province specially for the people of greater pabna, Nodia/Kustia, Rajshahi and Bogra district. In july of this year the first ever college of pabna began its glorious journey in a tiny room of “Pabna Institution School”. In 1906, the college was named as ‘Pabna college’ and subsequently in 1911 it was named Edward College after the name of ‘King Edward VII’.
The Department of Economics has always been one of the prominent departments in the history of Edward college. In the 4th and 5th decade of last century Economics was taught as a subject in B.A degree(pass) course under the affiliation of the then Calcutta University. In 1955 the Department of Economics came into being as a full-fledged honours department under the affiliation Rajshahi University. Again in 1993 when National University started its activities, the department started working under the regulation of the National University of Bangladesh. MSS in Economics began in 1994 under National University.
Presently the Department of Economics, Govt. Edward College is offering a under graduate degree programme, Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) and a post graduate programme, Masters of Social Science (MSS) in Economics under the National University of Bangladesh. The BSS (honours) programme spans four years and MSS spans one year. Besides, the department offers Masters (preliminary) course in Economics of one year and different courses of Economics for B.A. and BSS (pass) programmes. After a long gap of twenty years in 2015 HSC course again started in Govt. Edward College pabna. A good number of HSC students are now studying Economics as their main subject.
The BSS (honours) and MSS programmes have strong theoretical and quantitative orientation. All students of Economics are required to take the core courses like Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, mathematics for Economists, Statistics for Economics, Introduction to Business, Computer and Information Technology (ICT), Public Finance, International Economics, Bangladesh Studies, Money Banking and Finance, Banking Institutions and Policies, Agricultural and Rural Economics, Urban
Economics, Environmental and Resource
Economics, Health Economics etc. Beyond these, there are several optional courses such as Development and Planning, History of Economic Thought, Islamic Economics, Econometrics, Industrial Economics etc. are taught here. Strong emphasis on economic methods and models are rooted in economic courses . Students are also encouraged to get engaged in various additional works such as writing term paper, assignments etc. The Department boasts of a legacy of outstanding scholarly activities of the teachers in various extra-curricular activities like music, drama, recitation, excursion, sports etc.
The seminar library of the department serves as the main source of academic literature of the students. The students of the department have the privilege to use both the central library and the. Seminar library of the department. Class rooms of this department are well equipped with multimedia facilities. All the computers of the department are going to be connected with broad-band internet connections. The department organizes seminars and workshops for students. In addition to all these facilities, students of this department are privileged to take computer training in ICT lab run by the ICT center of the college.
Honours and Masters results of this department have been quite satisfactory since the inception of the subject. A good number of students have acquired first class in graduation and post graduation levels from this department and they are employed in various responsible posts in different government and non-government organizations both at home and abroad.
At present out of 12 posts the department has 8 teachers specialized in a range of areas of economic interests. About 1800 students are studying in Honours, Masters, Preliminary BA(pass), BSS(pass) courses and HSC level.
Edward College: The Department of Sociology
Prof. Mahmuda Parveen
Head of the Department of Sociology
Edward College
For thousands of years men have observed and reflected upon the societies and groups in which they live. But sociology as a modern social science is not very old. Auguste comte in his classification of the sciences made sociology both logically and chronologically posterior to other social sciences, as the least general and most complex of all. As a positive sciecne of society, sociology started in 1957 at the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. A UNESCO advisor and famous social anthropoloist Professor Pierre Bessaignet played an important role to introduce this discipline. A prominent sociologist of Bangladesh Prof.Dr. A.K. Nazmul Karim (He is called the founder of sociology in Bangladesh) also played a significant role to establish this department and became the first Bengali Head of the department.
Since then, sociology was launched in other public Universities including the university of Rajshahi and University of Chittagong. After liberation of Bangladesh this discipline started in various renowned goverment colleges at Honours and Masters level.
Department of Sociology is one of the largest departments of Edward college in terms of the number of students. In 1998-99 session, BSS (Hons) Course in sociology was opened/ introduced at this department under the National University of Bangladesh. Prof. Abdus Satter (Basu) along with A.K. M Shawkat Ali Khan and Mahbub Hasan played a dominant role to open the Hons. course. As a renowned department it continued to gain its progress very rapidly from the very beginning . The department got permission to open Master’s course in 2001. A.K.M Shawkat Ali Khan also played an important role in opening the course. From the session 2015-2016, Sociology is also being offered at the higher secondary level in this college.
The department of sociolgoy is situated on the floor of three storied ‘BSS Building’ at Degree Campus in the college. At Present, five teachers are working in this department, of whom one is Professor , one is Associate Professor, one is Assistant Professor and the rest two are lecturers. All the faculty members have high professional qualities and they are working with the students to provide quality education in a cordial manner.
Starting its journey with only 143 students in 1999, the department stepped forward overcoming all its problems , At present , the number of students of the department is about 2000. They are serious in their studies. There are 270 seats for honours first year enrollment, 100 seats for master’s part-i course, and 400 seats for masters final year course. Each and every year, a lot of students get first class in BSS (hons) final and MSS final examination. Many students of this department are working in different government and Non-government organizations and they are contributing to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh.
The department has a rich seminar library with a good academic atmosphere. With numerous rare books and jumals this seminar library is situated at the middle side of the department. The number of books in the seminar is about 6000. The students of the department use the seminar for reading and borrow books for a week. There are four well circulated daily newspapers in the seminar for the students. The department first published a magazine named ‘Protoya’ in 2002. In every year, fourth year final students publish souvenirs containing their photographs, permanent address, special statement and important moments and memories of the campus.
There is a good relation among the teachers and they are very much friendly and cooperative to the students. They also take special care of the students in extra curricular activities.
There is a good relation among the teachers and they are very much friendly and cooperative to the students. They also take special care of the students in extra curricular activities. These activities include general knowledge competition, essay writing, poem recitation and organizing study tour. Some times seminar and symposium are arranged in the department and the students of the different year participate in the programme.
The department has successfully upheld the reputation of quality education over the ages. Even today the performance of our students in various internal tests and final examination of National University bear the emblem of success.
Edward College: The Department of Political Science
Prof. Md. Waliur Rahman
Head of the Department of Political Science
Govt. Edward College
The department of Political Science is one of the Colossal Departments of Prestigious Pabna Govt. Edward College. BA Course was introduced in 1940 Since then as a distinct Department Political Science began to emerge. Honors and Masters Courses were introduced here in 1987 and 1985 respectively, under National University. Now 12 teachers are serving in this Department (among them Professor-1, Associate Professors-3, Assistant Professors-4, Lecturers-4).
After over a hundred years of journey, H.S.C Course was closed. In 1997. In 2015, College Authority reinstated H.S.C Course with the growing demand for higher secondary education due to dearth in quality educational institution and with fresh enthusiasm by the students and all walks of people of Pabna.
Around 2000 students are studying in honors and Masters courses. In H.S.C level a large number of students study Civics under this department. Honors and Masters result is highly satisfactory. Last year 23 students got first class in MSS examination.
Political science department provides many auxiliary political Courses relating to political science under national University syllabus. These are Approaches to the study of politics, Peace and conflict studies, Research Methodology and statistics, Environment and Development, Legislative Process in Bangladesh, Globalization, Regionalism and International Financial Institution, Government in East Asia: (China, Japan and South Korea, Government and Politics and government in south Asia, Introduction to Public policy etc. The department of Political Science arranges presentation classes and study tour to promote student knowledge and skill.
Sometimes department organizes lecturer of famous learned persons to the students. Political Science department offers students seminar books, film show, study group performance. The department caters for wider facilities like multimedia projector in the classes and students also get ICT lab facility. A good number students and post graduates are engaged in different government, semi-government and non-government organization after passing from this department.
Teachers and students of this department hold various extracurricular activities like music, drama, recitation, debate, seminar activity, game and sports. As a result, techers-students relation is very healthy and congenial.
Our seminar library is enriched with sufficient academics books, autobiographies, magazines, periodicals and valuable rare books.
Even in spite of its limited resources the department offers optimum service to the students. It keeps a watchful eye on completing the entire syllabus in due time. Toward this end, a well devised academic calendar and course plan are followed strictly. The students of HSC classes are given special care. For maximum attendance in the classes from HSC to Masters we all follow the directives of the college authority in this regard.
We conduct test exams, in course exams, term paper, tutorial exams in due time. Toward this end students are prepared with special care by holding orientation classes.
In order to get job opportunity for the students, we prepare them for the competitive BCS exam and NGO’s. Every year a good number of students get jobs in superior service and other higher posts.
We are proud of this department. We are firmly committed to gear up the existing reputation in days to come to ensure good quality of education through collective endeavor.
Edward College: The Department of Accounting
Prof. Md. Abdul Jabber
Head of the Department of Accounting
Edward College
In the age of free economy commerce plays a vital role in the modern world. Now the whole world becomes a global village. In the competitive free economy market every business enterprise depends on proper controlling and accountability. Accounting plays a vital role for transparency and accountability of industry and institutions.
The development of accounting at Govt. Edward College. Pabna is developing trained and efficient human resources in the field of accounting.
A Brief history of Accounting Department :
Govt. Edward College is playing a vital role in the field of higher education in modern Bangladesh. Development of accounting at Govt. Edward College, Pabna is the largest well reputed department of this college and in Bangladesh Govt. Edward Collage launched Accounting department in 1985 under Rajshahi University with 40 students in 3 year B.com Hons. course in Accounting. From the beginning of National University this department is affiliated by them. M.com (Preliminary) and M.com Final course introduced in season 1994-1995. The founder Chairmen of this department was Professor (Rid.) A.K. Mirza Md. Shahidul Islam. Now around 1810 students are studying in this department in different courses.
Academic Result :
From academic point of view the department of accounting is the richest department at Govt. Edward College as well as National University. Largest number of students obtain First Class and they have topped the merit list in the National University for last five years. Co-ciricular Activities : The students of this department are participating all Co-curricular activities.
Each year study tour has been conducted in different places in Bangladesh by the department. The departmental student acquired champion trophy many years in inter departmental football and cricket matches. The students of this department also participate in the departmental debating compitition, annual sports, and other cultural programs.
Edward College: The Department of Management
Prof. Shahid Md. Ibrahim
Head of the Department of Management
Edward College
We believe that there has never a more reward or challenge than time to be a manager. Reward comes from efficient and effective management. Management not only related with influencing application of new products and services but also related to deal with people, the diverse of work place, changing ecological, social and political concerns. Management makes a difference by supporting the personal development of the people. Management makes entrepreneur and develops them more and more each day. Management concept was first introduced by Hammurabi. At that period Management was related to Business dealings, personal behavior inter personal relationships, punishment and other social activities. Now a day modern management refers to planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
Management is the process of efficiency getting activities completed with and through other people. The Management processes include the planning, organizing leading and controlling activities that take place to accomplish objectives.
Many researchers and writers put their contributions for the development of management concepts likely : Frederick Winslow Taylor, Henry Fayol, Doghouse McGregor, Elton Mayo, Maslow, Hergberg and so on. Henry Fayol is known as father of Modern Management, Taylor known as father of scientific Management. McGregor gives us famous theory X and Y. Maslow is known for his need hiercky theory and Hergberg known for his two factor theory and Elton Mayo known for his a long time research on motivation. All are famous for their contributions on Management.
There is a department of management at Edward College, Pabna from 1972-73 session. At that time commerce was not a known subject. Students of this Department were only 15. There was no any girl. In 1976-77, at first a girl student named Najma begum got admitted in management department. Now she works at Lalmatia College, Dhaka as Assistant Professor. A letter of the then principal to DPI mentioned on 24.10.1978 that students of management were as follows:
1st year 20
2nd year 17
3rd year 3
Total students 45
In 1983, students of Management Department published a literary paper named “Bonik”, edited by Mahbub. Besides “Bondhon” edited by Md. Serajal Hoque, “Bela” edited by Md. Mehadi Hasan Milon are famous magazines. According to the report of Enam Committee, in 1983 the posts of this department were eleven (Professor-1 Associate Professor-2 Assistant Professor-3, Lecturer-5).
In 1995, National university started masters course of twelve department including Management and created 5 posts in this Department. So the post of Management Department stands 16. On the other hand, Hstory department had only 4 posts, but it has Honours course.
So, the principal of Edward college wants and implements that 5 posts need to be transferred to History department from Management department. Allthough now the post of management is as follows:
Professor 1
Associate Professor 3
Assistant Professor 3
Lecturer 5
Total = 12
Many famous teachers, writers, researchers work here as teachers. From 1968 to 2015 62 teachers are teaching their students in this Department. 25 teachers work here as heads of the Department of Management. Now the Head of the Department is Shahid Md. Ibrahim and the names of the teachers of the Department who are serving cordially are Associate Professor Md. Ruhul Amin, Md. Ashraf Ali, Md. Nurul Alam, Assistant Professor Md. Aslam uddin, Md. Abusufian Lecturer Md. Mokbul Hossain.
There is a seminar library in this department. This Library has 8,500 books. Eeveryday this library is fulfilled by the students who are reading here.
Students who have passed from this Department are working in various institutions of the country. It creates many BCS officers, administrators, lecturers, co-ordinators who are famous for their own
business.
This Department is also famous for play ground and cultural Program. A teacher of this Department named Md. Ashraf Ali is the member of shahitto shongscrity kendro in Edward college , Shahid Md. Ibrahim Md. Mahbub Hassan, Md. Ashraf Ali, Md. Nurul Alam are the writers of NCTB (National Curriculum and Textbook Board).
It is a proud of Edward College. 2021 will be the Silver Jubilee for the age of 50 years of Management Department. So, they will arrange this 50 years’ contributory occasion of this Department. So, Department of Management is going to arrange this 50 years contributory occasion gorgeously.
Edward College: The Department of Marketing
Prof. Shahid Md. Ibrahim
Head of the Department of Marketing
Edward College
In the globalization process business is becoming more and more competitive. By changing the time being demand of technology it affects strongly in the field of marketing. So the producers and suppliers need to know the overall marketing ideas including social marketing concept.
Marketing is the art and science of customer satisfaction. Marketing is the process by which companies create value for customers and build strong customer relationships in order to capture value from customers in return. By providing high quality goods, ensuring attractive and standard services small or big business organizations domestic or international organizations, partnerships or companies need to satisfy the customers. Different experts contributed to marketing for its development. Among them Philip Kotler is known as marketing guru.
Edward College is one of the most famous colleges in Bangladesh. It firstly started in 1898 by the cordial guidance of Mr. Gopal chandra Lahiri. First time its name was institution of pabna. In 1906, the college name was changed from pabna institutions to Pabna College. In 1911, during the time of Emperor 7th Edward it was named as Edward College.
There is a department of marketing in Edward College. It started from 2010-2011 session. On that session 65 students were admitted in BBA (Honours) Marketing 1st year. From that time, the department is continuing very smoothly by the proper guidance of the department teachers.
Now, the head of the department is Mr. Shahid Md. Ibrahim. He is serving the department very cordially. The lists of the teachers who are serving this department are given below:
There is a rich seminar library in this department. This library has about 4000 books. These books are academic books, general books magazine etc. This library is very helpful for the students of this department.
In 2011, marketing department published an academic book by the name of a hand book for BBA students of marketing department. It was helpful for the students to know the academic information in details.
On the basis of the year the students of the marketing department are as follows :
First year : 65
Second year : 57
Third Year : 55
Fourth Year : 52
There is a play ground in front of the Marketing Department. In leisure time, students play different kind of games in this field. The result of the students in this department is very brilliant. Besides academic studies the students of this department also participate in different cultural programs.
Edward College: The Department of Finance & Banking
Asstt. Prof. Khondker Sirajul Islam Murad
Head of the Department of Physics
Edward College
The Finance and Banking combines the study of modern economics with Finance and Banking. It will be introduced to a broad range of economic subjects including Banking, Financial Intermediation, Asset and Liability management, Financial decision making, Financial markets and institutions and Accounting. This wide range of topics will give anyone an in-depth understanding of the way that organisations and financial system work.
You will also learn to apply microeconomics and macroeconomics theory in financial contexts, for example the appraisal of competing investing opportunities-how to choose between investments which offer the same financial returns and how government policy influences the stock market.
The Finance and Banking Honors degree will prepare you for a career in the private sector, including Banks and Financial Institutions and regulatory agencies. This subject here will also equip you with the research techniques that are vital to postgraduate study.
To make students resourceful in Finance & Banking, Government Edward College, Pabna felt a great need to start the Department so that students could develop their skills in financial activities play a significant role in financial management in defferent sector in the country.
Edward College: The Department of Physics
Prof. Md. Abdul Odud
Head of the Department of Physics
Edward College
There were only eight colleges in Bengal under the British rules up to 1900. Edward college was one of them. It was established in 1898 on the bank of the Isamoti river at Pabna. Now-a-days it is one of the oldest educational institutions in Bangladesh. Edward College has produced many scholars like Charu Majumder (Revolutionist), Md. Hossain Ali (Former Deputy High Commisioner in Calcutta in 1971), Kamal Lohani (Tv proposer), Dr. Aurun Kumer Basak, Poet Omar Ali, Captain M. Manshur Ali (Former Prime Minister), Professor Abu Sayed Chowdhury (Former Minister), Tipu Biswash, Mohammad Nasim (Health Minister), Md. Fazlur Rahman Patol (Former State Minister), Abu Hena (Former C.E.C), H.T Imam and many others.
The Department of Physics has always been one of the prominent departments in the history of Edward College. This department started its activities in 1921 when Edward College was upgraded up to Intermediate Science Standard College under the affiliation of Calcutta University. The founder Head of this department was Sree Makhan Lal Chakrabarty. He was well-educated and sucessful teacher in the history of Physics department. In 1925 B.Sc (pass) course was opened under the same affiliation.
After the liberation war, B.Sc(Hons) course in Physics was started in 1972 under Rajshahi University. It is notable that an eminent physicist. Dr. Azizul Haque, served as faculty member deserving the status as Head of the department during that time. He has many research papers and international publications on renewable energy & solar cell. According to sources available, there were only 5 students in the first batch honours course. But the number of students is increasing every year and presently 120 students are enrolled in each session under National University. Students enrolled in the first batch of M.Sc final year in 1995. Now there are about 50 students in M.Sc course in current session. At present, total students of this department are nearly 700. From the beginning of the department many famous personalities worked as teachers in this department. Of who some notables are Amendranath Banarji, Birendra Kumer Chakrabarty, Bibhutivusan Rai, Suboth Chandra Chakrabarty , Khirod Gopal Majumder, Sree Muktipada Chowdhaury, A. Malek, Abul Hossain, Md. Nurul Haque, Abdul Kader, Dr. Subhash Kumer Mittra, Dr. Hafizur Rahman and Jahar Lal Basak.
The Department of Physics is
located at the west corner in the science campus and north side of the main gate of this college. It is one-storyed building. It has three class rooms (2 Gallery & 1 Genaral), three laboratories, one dark- room, one seminar library, one office-room and one store-room. The laboratories are well-equiped. There are many instruments for demonstration in
the class. We can make easily a Physics Museum with the old instruments of this department. In the seminar library, almost 2 thousand books are there. Students can study or borrow books from the seminar library.
In the past, many students came to this college to study science from West Bengal, Tripura, Asam, sylhet, chittagong and other places. Today we can write or say about this department or college for a benevolent personality whose name is Sree Gopal Chandra Lahiri, the founder of Edwar College. We pay our homage to him from our core of heart.
Current Office Staffs :
- Md. Ansar Ali
- Md. Abdul Latif
- Most. Shamali Khatun
Edward College: The Department of Chemistry
Prof. Md. Ashraful Islam
Head of the Department of Chemistry
Edward College
For mankind, five fundamental needs are food, cloth, residence, medical treatment and education. Chemistry plays the most vital role in all these fields. Each and every part of the universe has its surprising role. So, Chemistry is the boast of Science which deals with the matter, its composition properties, changes and versatile uses.
French Chemist Antony lavoesie is the father of modern chemistry. We remember him with great respect. We also owe to the great scientist- Jone Dalton, Rutherford, Niels Bhor, Dimitri Mendelif, Amadio Avogadro, Friez Habber, Micheal Faraday, Robert Boyel, Gay lusak, Frederich Wohler, August Kekul, Ameil Fischer, Victor Mayer Grignard and so on. They have elevated our civilization as well as modern chemistry to the present state. Along with those scientists we have also got some world famous chemists who laid the foundation of chemistry in our country and made the subject attractive to our students. With respect, we also remember the resource of our nation Dr. Kudrat-E-Khuda, Prof. Mokarram Hossain Khondoker, Prof. Kazi Abdul Latif, Prof. Ali Nawab, Prof. S.Z. Haider, Prof. Mofizuddin Ahmed, Dr. FazIul Halim Chowdhury and others.
The renowned century old Govt. Edward College, Pabna, founded in 1898 has been playing an active and important role in the development of educational, social and political culture of the people in this subcontinent. As a part of this College, the department of Chemistry is proud of these activities. It stands on a unique position in Govt. Edward College Campus. A long historical building of this department consist of five class rooms including one gallery room equipped with modern electronic equipments (including audiovisual system supported by multimedia Projector), four practical/research Laboratories with sufficient number of scientific instruments and chemicals. Seminar Library of this department is very rich. More than four thousands books are available here. Moreover a well furnished seminar reading room facilitates the students. We have a spacious and furnished teachers’ common room and an extra room for the head of the department with essential amenities.
The people’s republic of Bangladesh opened Honors courses in several subjects in this college in 1987 under Rajshahi University. Chemistry is one of them. National University affiliated the Honors and Masters courses from the session 1992 to 1993. Now the department has a big shape of about thousands of students under Graduation and post Graduation program. Every year hundreds of students are awarded Honors gradation and post gradation degrees with merit from this glorious department. Moreover Higher Secondary courses in different faculties have been opened this year.
Instructive teaching staff:
In this department there are 12 teaching posts.
1.Professor : 1
- Associate Professor : 3
- Assistant Professor : 4
- Lecture : 4
All the teachers are very active, sincere and dynamic. They work hard for the students. So a glorious result comes out from the examination every year.
Let us all hope that department of Chemistry of Govt. Edward College will continue to produce efficient and competent citizens for our beloved country.
Edward College: The Department of Mathematics
Assoc. Prof. S. M. Abdul Quddus
Head of the Department of Mathematics
Edward College
Aristotle defined mathematics as: ‘The science of quantity’. In Aristotle’s classification of Sciences, discrete quantities were studied by arithmetic, continuous quantities by geometry.
According to Benjamin Peirce, “Mathematics is the science that draws necessary conclusions”. Bertrand Russell says, “All Mathematics is Symbolic Logic”.
According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Mathematics is the Science of structure, order and relation that has evolved from elemental practices of counting, measuring and describing the shapes of objects. The life of the spirit is a life of thought, the ideal of thought is truth; everlasting truth is the goal of Mathematics.
The Department of Mathematics, Govt. Edward College, Pabna started its journey for the students of honors in 1972-73 session and for masters (Previous and final) in 1994. At that time the number of posts was four among which two posts were reserved for lecturers, one for assistant professor and one for associate professor.
This staff pattern remains unchanged until 1980.The number of teaching staff was raised to seven in 1981 and then twelve in 1997. At present, the number of students is 130 per session. The department is running with four class rooms, one modern computer laboratory, one seminar cum library room and one teacher’s room.
There are 5647 books in the seminar library. At present about 800 students are studying in this department. This department also teaches mathematics to the students of higher secondary level of science group and ICT classes of all groups. Result of the students of this department under national university is praiseworthy. In the masters’ final examination of 2011, 19 students secured first class among 26 students and in the honors final examination of 2012, 12 students secured first class among 60 students.
After the completion of honors and masters course in mathematics, the students have good job opportunities in both public and private sectors. In this department the students acquire practical experience on programming language which is very helpful for getting computer related jobs. The students also acquire knowledge in differential geometry, Theory of Numbers, Fluid Dynamics, Lattice Theory, Differential and Integral Equations, Numerical Analysis etc. The teachers teach the students moral values along with the prescribed texts. The students take part in annual sports and cultural functions every year. They also visit different historical places during their study tours.
At present, eight distinguished and experienced teachers are engaged to develop the skills and knowledge of students.
Edward College: The Department of Botany
Prof. A.F.M Musa
Head of the Department of Botany
Edward College
Botany is one of the mother subjects in biological science in the study of living being. Botany department is one of the oldest departments in the science faculty of Government Edward college. At present Botany department is housed in a four storied building. A beautiful Botanical Garden decorates the front part of this building. Here this department started to teach Botany at the higher secondary level in 1922 and Degree level in 1925. Honours course in Botany started in 1987, preliminary course started in 1994 and Masters final year started in 1995. Professor A.F.M Musa is the Head of the department.
This department is now well established with precious furniture and enriched with necessary equipments. our present principal Professor Dr. Naied Md. Shamsul Huda is also a botanist. We feel him in every corner of our department for his great contribution to transform the department into the present form. We teach the students with ICT based multimedia projector which is fully contributed by our present principal.
The basic concentration of the Honours programme covers the following subjects:
Microbiology, Mycology, Higher cryptogams, Plant Pathology, Biodiversity, Environmental science, Plant Taxonomy, Physiology, Photochemistry, Genetics, Cytogenetics, Biostat, Embryology, Anatomy of plants Biotechnology, Limnology, etc. The course covers some aspects to improve student’s skill like, Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Plant tissue culture. In Masters level two special papers are studied such as Microbiology and Plant Pathology.
Department of Botany has its own collection of three thousands of books, journals etc in the seminar library. It is easily accessible for teachers and students. Now this Department is enriched with a Laboratory furnished with necessary equipments.
Students are also taken on a study tour as a part of their curriculum each year to know the Biodiversity of plant, natural beauty as well as medicinal value, their uses as food and Ecological importance. Some students are also associated with extracurricular activities like BNCC, Rover Scout, Red Crescent etc.
On successful Completion of the Honours and Masters, the Botanists are expected to serve in public and private sectors’ jobs such as Ministry of Education, Botanical Garden, Forestry, Tea Garden, Pharmaceutical Industry, National Herbarium, Biotechnology lab, Agriculture Bank and NGO’s etc. At present, there are 12 teachers, 1 computer operator and three MLSS in this Department. Our present head of the Department is professor A.F.M Musa who has been supervising the Department very successfully.
There are 94 students who obtain first class out of 133 students in Masters final year examination-2011. At the end we hope that the dept. of Botany of Govt. Edward College produces good citizens for our beloved country.
Edward College: The Department of Zoology
Prof. Dr. Laxmi Rani Basu
Head of the Department of Zoology,
Edward College
Govt. Edward College, Pabna since its birth has been a realm of knowledge regarding a range of various subjects. Zoology is mostly concerned with the integrative study of animal biology, and the department of Zoology gives the provision of knowing, studying, and researching on the zoological matters in a wide array. The department of Zoology traces its journey in the year 1898.
The department offers a HSC program based on National
Curriculum. Besides, it also provides B.Sc. Honors and Masters programs of four and one year duration respectively. In masters course the department has only one branch of learning called Fisheries. This enables the learners to attain specialization in that field of study thoroughly. In 2003 the first batch of Masters final year students was enrolled in this department in Fisheries branch. There were only 22 students in the first batch but the numbers of the students are significantly increasing every year and at present approximately 125 students are enrolling in each session.
In College campus, the department is situated at the south east corner of the ground and in the first floor in the science building. The department has a rich seminar with a wide range of books, articles and journals of the concerned subject matters. It has a well-maintained zoological museum consisting of a diversified collection of animals and creatures belonging to different species and race.
The department not only provides a sound and efficient learning program but also ensures a healthy academic environment and incredible teacher-student relationship. The department is proud of its praiseworthy faculty members comprising with rich educational background and high dignity. The department promotes execution of study tours and field level research to enlighten the students with proper theoretical learning in harmony with the practical experiences.
Besides all these educational affairs, the department also encourages various competitions, creation of Wall Magazine, and lively activities in College Zoology Club. Point to be mentioned, the performance of the students of this department is spectacular in several scientific competitions among local and national science fair. These are, indeed, necessary tools to enhance and enrich the extent of knowledge of the students of the department.
Thus, history witnessed that the students of the department of zoology have attained outstanding results in the examinations as well as in co-curricular activities and sensible pragmatic situations of life. They not only flourish the name of the Department of Zoology of Govt. Edward College with their educational merits, but also play a significant role to contribute in diverse sectors of the society and the country.
The teaching staff of the department of Zoology at Govt. Edward College consists of a group of 7 (seven) teachers with rich educational background and dignifying personality.
Edward College: Central Library
Shanklata Bhoumic, Librarian,
Edward College
Govt. Edward College is one of the most renowned old institutions in Indian sub continent. It was started as a high English school named “Pabna Institution School” in 1894. Then the school was transformed into a college in 1898. Afterwards the college was named as `Pabna College. To commemorate the late Emperor Edward vii the college was named as Edward College in 1911 A.D. The college building has been shifted in different places along with its library in different times.
Govt. Edward College under the National University offers Honors courses in 17 and Masters Courses in 16 Subjects. It also has an ICT Department. There are 18 Departments: Bengali, English, Philosophy, History, Islamic history and culture, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Finance, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology and sources of ICT.
At present the library is accommodated in a separate building of the college. Now, at the moment, the collection of books of the library is above 37106. The Govt. Edward College Library has a rich collection of books on all of the above mentioned subjects/courses along with a reference section. All the books are categorized according to their subjects and places separately in a coordinated manner. In addition, the library also hosts a collection of Journals and Magazines.
The students, teachers and other personnel of the college can take out books from the library except the reference books. On average, around 155 books are issued everyday. The books are issued via the card system.
Every year new books are bought in the library according to the respective course syllabus. Books that help to build character and morality in students are also purchased for the students.
There is a small reading room in the library where everyday 350 students at different times of the day come to study and use the library. There is also a reading table inside the library for the college teachers. The library stays open from 9:00 am in the morning till 4:00 pm. in the afternoon. The day to day activity of the library is managed by a Librarian, an assistant Librarian and four other staffs.
Teaching of English at the Primary Level in Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Aminul Haque
Associate Professor
Department of English
Edward College
Teaching is the inseparable part of education which imparts knowledge to human beings. It is concerned with education, knowledge and science. Teaching means to give education to someone. It helps men and women learn education. Without teaching no one can acquire knowledge and learning. Teaching of English means teaching which is governed in English language. So, teaching of English at the primary level in Bangladesh is a matter of discussion. Primary level of education means education from class I to V. There are about 44,200 primary schools in Bangladesh. According to a statistics of the Bureau of education about 90 lakh students attend these schools.1
Teaching of English in these
primary schools in Bangladesh is a glooming picture. There are about 1,90,000 primary school teachers of whom 1,16,000 are trained. A major number of these teachers are merely SSC passed and work in their own village schools. There are numerous complaints from parents as well as from sensible local people regarding the method of appointment of teachers. Their attendance and the time and attention are given to their pupils and their alleged immunity from control exercised by the administrative authority.2 Though English has been recognized as an International Language, its teaching in Bangladesh is very deplorable. Its status should be raised in all spheres of life by efficient teaching personalities. As a developing nation we can afford English absolutely. English is a compulsory subject of study and it is taught from the very primary stage of life to the higher level. It is necessary to investigate wrong with the teaching of English in our country.
Statement of Problems
Of all educational institutions the primary school occupies the important position in the hierarchy. The primary level of education is the real seed of education. If a child is given proper primary education, he/she would be able to contribute his/her knowledge to the development of his/her country. But it attracts our attention to the problem of teaching of English at the primary level in Bangladesh. Most of the schools are ill-equipped, lacking in essential educational implements and other facilities.3 Most of English teachers in schools are not employed on the basis of English. They come to this profession from different strata. On the other hand, most of English teachers in their schools cannot create a congenial atmosphere of English. As a result, the state of teaching English results into a deplorable condition.
Private teaching of English is a setback to the poor students because they cannot undergo a special private course due to deficiency of money. Students are not properly motivated to learn this foreign language i.e. English. So, here needs proper motivation in order to develop the skill of teaching and learning of English. English teachers are not given high salary. So, they turn to private teaching in order to maintain their families properly in this competitive modern market.
Students are afraid of English. So, teaching of English does not result into a fruitful situation. Teachers do not use materials in their classes. So, it becomes a greater barrier to the learning of English. Teachers are not properly higher educated so that their knowledge in English is very poor and miserable. The condition of most of primary schools is deplorable. There hardly exist defined premises and furniture. Sometimes the classrooms lack the internal walls. Benches made of normal wood are used for the students to seat. If blackboards exit, chalks and dusters are rarely available.
In Bangladesh English is
taught very poorly at the primary level. Students are acquainted with alphabet and word meaning in this stage. They cannot engage their mind in learning of English in this tender age. On the other hand, the surrounding environment is not hugely favorable to the teaching of English in Bangladesh. If a tiny pupil wants to talk to his friends in English, he feels shy or problematic. Students are not native English speakers. So, it is one of their major barriers to learning of English in Bangladesh.
Justification of the Study
The main objective of’ the study is to determine the real status of English in our Society today and to find out the state of teaching and learning English at the primary level in Bangladesh. School life is the best time to acquire a second and a foreign language. Teaching of English in Bangladesh has undergone a significant change over the years. Now-a-days most of the students should come to the schools, colleges and university with the command of English.4
Leaving the primary schools when these products with little knowledge enter into the secondary stage, they become more baffled and frustrated. Here we find the dearth of competent teachers, lack of efficient school management and Inadequacy of physical facilities. The result of teaching English Is the scientific and technological advancement. For Inter-national trade, commerce and communication teaching of English is essential from the very primary level. Four skills of English are essential: (viz listening, speaking, reading and writing).5 To bring a better change in the field of primary education, the constitution of Bangladesh made a provision for the universal primary education.
English should be the primary vehicle of communication in the English classroom.6 So, teaching of English should be effective from the primary level in Bangladesh. If we properly teach our pupils at the primary level, they will be able to communicate with other people in English. So, it is necessary to emphasize on the grass root of education. In schools it is taught as many homes as Bangla. It enjoys equal marks with Bangla.7 In both government and non government schools of Bangladesh English is a vital subject which enjoys equal status and marks with Bangla.
There are some kindergarten and A level or O level schools in Bangladesh. In these schools teaching of English has been emphasized very properly. But in the kindergarten schools teachers are not satisfied with their salary and accommodation given by private entrepreneurs. In A level or O level schools teachers are given high salary and good accom-modation. So, in such schools teaching of English is rich and planned. They follow oxford level of English and the syllabus and curriculum directed by oxford university, UK. The students who pass their A level or O level examination get free access to the universities of Europe, America and Australia. But in these schools the pupils of lower class and middle class cannot get access due to lack of money. Only rich people may send their children to these schools. But our main educative objective is to educate all children of the country.
Though teaching of English is somewhat is effective in urban areas of the country, it is not effective properly in the rural areas where English is not properly taught. So, it is our degrading notion for learning and teaching English in Bangladesh. Teachers need to be trained in teaching a foreign language like English. It can be achieved if the teachers are trained in teaching a foreign language with short intensive courses, and are allowed to determine the size of their classes and to select their own teaching materials.8
Utility of the Study
The utility of this study is tremendous. Now-a-days English has been used as a medium regarding transfer of education, culture, science and technology. To maintain a good international relation, communication, acquisition of knowledge and the latest technology of the world the teaching of English needs to be proper and effective from the very primary level to the tertiary. For this reason we must know English better. It is a good sign that the government has taken a decision that English is our compulsory subject although a section of the intelligentsia evokes criticism. We have to think that English is our window to the world. As a result we may get access to the wide world. Realizing this point of view it should be taught effectively from the very beginning stage of education to the final.
Methodology
The curriculum at the primary level in Bangladesh is not modified and up- to-date. The methods of teaching of English need to be based on language and instructional device at the primary level in the country. So, it is a vital point to teach children language skills and give them instruction. Short stories need to be set on the basis of instructional points of view at this level. At this stage of life pronunciation should be strictly maintained. Though there is a problem in pronunciation and understanding, the methodo-logy of pronouncing English should be followed. A foreign learner of English may be able to read texts too abstruse for the average Englishman and yet have difficulty in understanding an ordinary conversation.9
Of all the matters that have excited conscious people in Bangladesh, the most voluminous is the methodology of English language. Teaching is one of the noble professions. Those who accept teaching as their profession should dedicate themselves in building the efficient nation. Knowledge of English helps us in the compete international area. So, it is our utmost duty to evaluate teaching materials at the primary level in Bangladesh.
Implications as Guidelines The following are the points of expected article outline :
(a) Teaching materials should be prepared for the gradual progress of’ children’s mental faculty.
(b) Teachers should be provided with good remuneration and accommodation so that they can teach students properly at this level.
(c) Teachers’ training can be arranged in phases and trained teachers can be increased over a period of time.
(d) Students’ understanding should be increased. As a result they can easily understand English.
(e) Classroom performance should be increased in order to make the students understand this foreign language easily.
(f) Needs can be analyzed properly. Questionnaires, structured interviews, texts and observations can be guideline for course and material designers and for classroom teachers.
(g) It can make a positive contribution to developing the learners’ ability to perform in the target language.
(h) This knowledge of English makes students’ employment at home and abroad. It also helps students complete in the international area.
So, teaching of English at the primary level means fruitful preliminary learning and teachng in Bangladesh.
Conclusion
It may be pointed out that teaching of English at the primary level opens up prospects of students at home. English is still necessary for a successful career in business or industry, in diplomacy or mass media or in the field of science and technology and in the higher education and research. For this reason, teaching of English at the primary level in Bangladesh needs to be proper and effective. It is necessary to design English teaching materials in accordance with the up-dated standard. Finally teaching of English at the primary level in Bangladesh will deserve the fruitful and our students will bring fame and prestige from the international competitive arena.
Reference:
1 Brown, H Douglas. “English Teaching Forum,” A Journal for the Teacher of English (New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1987), ed.. p. 19: Professors World Peace Academy of Bangladesh, Education and Society, Bangladesh Perspective, ed .Prof. M. Shamshe Ali ( Dhaka : 988′). p. 45.
2 Professors World Peace Academy of Bangladesh, , Education and Society, Bangladesh Perspective, ed …Prof. M. Shamshe Ali ( Dhaka : 988′). p. 45.
3 Professors World Peace Academy of Bangladesh, Education and Society, Bangladesh Perspective, ed …Prof. M. Shamshe Ali ( Dhaka : 988′). p. 45.
4 Allan (Cummainsworth, Evaluating and Selecting, ELT Teaching Materials (London: Heinemann, National Books. 1982. P-142. 5 Director General. English for PTI Trainees (in Bangla), Primary Education Directorate (Bangladesh, Dhaka) , ed. Md. Shamsul Haque, NCTB, P. 4.
6 Brown, H.Doughlas, “English Teaching Forum,” A Journal for the Teacher of English. (New Jersey), USA; Apr-June 1999. P.9.
7Chairman. “Teachers’ Training College” (Comilla, Bangladesh: 1993). P.4
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