Higher education and research

Abstract

The article "Higher Education and Research" by M. Azizur Rahman emphasizes the interdependence of quality education, research, and national development. It highlights the leading role of Western countries in research, particularly in medical science, and contrasts this with the progress of developing nations like Bangladesh, which has achieved self-sufficiency in food production through rice research at BRRI. The author underscores the challenges in higher education and research, including inadequate funding, political interference, and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Private universities in Bangladesh are praised for their contributions to modern education, research, and economic growth, offering political-free environments, advanced facilities, and job opportunities. The article calls for increased government and private sector investment in research, tax incentives for businesses supporting education, and international funding to enhance living standards, economic growth, and global competitiveness.