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The Dhaka university 'Shikkhok samaj' has proposed to get rid of bureaucratic practices and procrastination by decentralizing the power of the university administration.
At the same time, the organization has outlined the election of different governing committees and vice-chancellors, pro-vice-chancellors, senate and syndicate members, deans, provosts and proctors to ensure accountability of the power structure.
The meeting adopted a preliminary proposal to start classes in the last week of September. The matter will be finalized in the syndicate meeting in the future.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan sought cooperation from all stakeholders including teachers and students in this regard.
The organization published a proposal at a program titled 'Reform of Dhaka University Education System' held at Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of the university on Monday (September 9) at 11 am.
The teachers' body presented a number of proposals for Dhaka University reforms in two parts titled 'Education-Thought-Our Proposal' and 'Restructuring of Administration and Power Structure'.
The proposals include introducing an analytical and intelligence-based admission test system by changing the admission test system, bringing down the ratio of students to at least 40 against a teacher, keeping admission in departments not related to market demand to 40, paying at least Tk 50,000 monthly salary to PhD students, arranging part-time jobs and loans for students.
It has also been proposed to adopt a two-step approach to the appointment of teachers. First, make a shortlist of academic committees considering higher degrees and then conduct dialogues and question answers with students and interview with the recruitment board. The proposal also proposed decentralization of university space and population, cancellation of affiliation of seven colleges with Dhaka University.
Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan said that the university is the institution of the society in the final judgment. Everyone has equal rights here. As a result, the university will run the way they want.
Professor Selim Raihan said, "Not only the teachers, but also the students' stake is important in the university. The reform of the state is linked to the reform of the university. If the state is not reformed, there is a danger of everything coming back.
Umama Fatema, coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, said Dhaka University has what it takes to become a university. However, due to politics, Dhaka University has become a certificate main institution in the last few years.
Dr Shahman Moishan, Dr Khorshed Alam, Dr Abdullah Al Mamun and Professor Zobaida Nasrin read out the written proposals. Treasurer Prof M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and Coordinator Abdul Kader also spoke on the occasion.
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