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Place emphasis on technical education

Published : Saturday, 16 November, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 402
Rakib Hasan
Technical education is essential to forming Bangladesh's future because it gives people the knowledge and abilities needed to meet the demands of a world economy that is changing quickly. For Bangladesh's future, technical education is crucial for the following main reasons:

Students who receive technical education are prepared for work in a variety of fields, including engineering, manufacturing, computer technology, and healthcare. As a result, unemployment is decreased, and a more competent workforce prepared to support economic growth is produced. Moreover, Industrialization and Economic Growth Bangladesh is industrializing, and in order to run and grow its industrial sector, it needs trained labor. Professionals with technical training serve the nation by increasing productivity, quality, and innovation.

Bangladesh is industrializing, and in order to run and grow its industrial sector, it needs trained labor. Professionals with technical training assist the nation in competing in international markets by enhancing productivity, quality, and innovation. Thus, it may bring in foreign currency. Economic advancement may also be hampered by the discrepancy between the education that traditional institutions offer and the skills that industry wants. 

By matching curricula to industry expectations, technical education closes this gap and guarantees that graduates have current, applicable skills. Innovation is lower in Bangladesh. We rely heavily on other people. People who receive technical education gain practical experience and the capacity for innovation. This encourages an entrepreneurial culture that empowers graduates to launch their own companies, provide employment, and propel economic growth in their communities. 

Bangladesh may adopt sustainable methods in industries like waste management, energy, and agriculture with the correct technical training. In order to create competent personnel who can address environmental issues and advance sustainable solutions, technical education is essential.

Bangladesh's rural communities require empowerment. By giving them skills that lead to work or self-employment, technical education can open up new prospects for persons living in rural areas. By doing this, poverty is lessened, the gap between urban and rural areas is closed, and a more just society is produced. A trained workforce that can adjust to change is necessary for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which is marked by automation, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technologies. 

Bangladesh's workforce remains competitive in this quickly evolving environment thanks to technical education. Technical education helps people become economically independent by improving work prospects and imparting occupational skills, which raises their standard of living and advances society.

Technical education in Bangladesh has a number of obstacles that limit its efficacy and expansion, despite its enormous potential. For technical education to have the greatest possible influence on national development, these problems must be resolved. However, the system in Bangladesh has certain difficulties. Here are a few difficulties: Modern facilities, tools, and equipment required for practical training are lacking in many technical and vocational training schools in Bangladesh.

Inadequate resources and outdated infrastructure restrict students' access to real-world experience and practical skills. The criteria required by the industry and the quality of technical education offered frequently diverge. Graduates' employability is lowered by outdated curricula, underqualified teachers, and little exposure to the industry.Many technical instructors lack the knowledge and experience necessary to deliver instruction of high caliber.

There is a skills mismatch in Bangladesh as a result of many technical education programs' inability to meet the quickly evolving demands of companies. This implies that graduates could not have the specialized abilities that companies require, even if they have received training, which could lead to unemployment. Additionally, many families still consider traditional academic pathways to be more prestigious or useful than vocational training, and access to high-quality technical education is limited in rural areas. Because of this, students frequently don't realize the advantages and chances that technical education may offer.

The primary point is that, in comparison to general academic education, technical and vocational education is frequently viewed as a secondary alternative. Many young people are deterred from following technical careers by this impression, which can even demotivate those who are already enrolled in such programs. Furthermore, extending programs, training instructors, and improving facilities all require adequate funds. 

However, a number of Bangladeshi technical institutes suffer from persistent underfunding, which limits their capacity to provide high-quality instruction and raise academic standards. Many technical colleges in Bangladesh have been slow to adopt digital tools, e-learning platforms, and creative teaching methods, which has reduced the effectiveness and reach of their programs even though modern technology is altering education globally.

On the other side, cultural norms, safety concerns, and a lack of social support have kept women's participation in technical education low. The skill pool available to support the nation's development is further constrained by gender imbalance. Although technical and vocational education is promoted by Bangladeshi policies, there is frequently a disconnect between the creation of these policies and their successful execution. Progress can be hampered by ineffective bureaucracy, uneven regulations, and a lack of collaboration amongst pertinent agencies.

Social stigma and a lack of knowledge about employment opportunities are two factors contributing to Bangladesh's low overall enrollment rates in technical and vocational training programs. As a result, technical education programs have less of an overall influence. To achieve the full potential of technical education in Bangladesh, these issues must be resolved by greater funding, legislative changes, industry collaborations, public awareness initiatives, and creative teaching strategies. By doing this, a workforce with the necessary skills to propel economic growth and satisfy the demands of a shifting global economy will be prepared. To improve our nation, we require technical education. Therefore, government and non-governmental organizations ought to step up in an effort to improve our technical education.

The writer is from Department of sociology, Dhaka College



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