Teachers' reluctance pulls DU down in global ranking
When the country aspires for digitalisation in every sphere, teachers of Dhaka University appear to be least bothered about updating their profiles on the university website.
Visiting the website thus gives one little opportunity to get a clear view of the university's educational standard. According to an expert, this stands as a significant reason behind the university's poor position in the global ranking.
According to a survey conducted by The Daily Star on October 13, only four out of 72 teachers of the departments of Bangla and Statistics have updated their profiles, citing publications and writings. Others offer no clue to their research works.
Only 73 out of 158 teachers of English, History, Physics and Finance, mentioned their publications and research works on their profiles.
“A lack of updation of teachers' online profiles, especially researches and publications, leaves little opportunity for one to judge the university. That's why our universities cannot climb up the ladder of global ranking,” said ICT expert Prof M Kaykobad while talking to The Daily Star.
“Because of poor ranking, foreign reputed universities will be reluctant to engage in collaborative works with our universities. Moreover, an updated online profile including research works ensures transparency,” he said.
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) of Dhaka University Prof Shahid Akthar Hossain said, “Now all teachers of the university are provided with ID and password. They can update their profiles whenever they wish. But most of the teachers appear to be least bothered about citing their research works and publications on the website.”
Asked whether the university administration took any awareness initiative in this regard, he said, “In this digital era, a teacher should be conscious enough to update his/her profile on the university website.”
Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique said profile updation of teachers would be conducted soon.
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