The central president of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has strongly criticized the government for its alleged indifference toward the ongoing crisis in diploma engineering education. In a formal statement, he asserted that the technical education sector is currently facing severe challenges, yet there is a lack of visible initiative from policymakers to address these systemic issues.
The student leader emphasized that diploma engineers serve as the backbone of the nation's industrialization and infrastructure development. However, due to a lack of proper guidance and outdated curricula, students in this sector are struggling to remain competitive in the job market. He argued that the government has failed to provide the necessary investment and strategic planning required to elevate the standards of technical education, leading to widespread frustration among talented students.
The statement further highlighted that the legitimate demands of diploma students—including the elimination of discrimination in job recruitment, improved promotion prospects, and the development of institutional infrastructure—have remained unaddressed for a long time. Despite repeated assurances from the authorities, there has been little to no progress in implementing these changes. The Shibir president warned that neglecting technical education would severely hinder the country's economic growth.
He urged the government to immediately form a high-level committee to address the crisis and review the students' demands for a swift resolution. He cautioned that if these issues are not resolved, students may be forced to launch more rigorous protests to secure their rights. He reiterated that modernizing technical education is essential for building a prosperous and developed nation.
In conclusion, the Chhatra Shibir president called upon students across all levels to remain united and pledged that his organization would continue to support the students in their pursuit of quality education and professional rights. He demanded that the concerned ministries take immediate, effective action to resolve the current deadlock in the diploma education sector.
