Bangladesh's Public Universities Face Research Funding Challenges
Research funding in Bangladesh's public universities faces significant challenges. Inadequate financing, political influence, and bureaucratic hurdles hinder the quality and quantity of research projects.
Funding caps at Tk 1 million per project force researchers to scale down their work. The standard of research suffers as a result, falling short of international standards. Bureaucratic complexities and the need for multiple permissions further discourage researchers from accessing funds.
In the 2022-2023 financial year, public universities had a revised budget of Tk 1.21 billion for research. However, they could only spend Tk 1.03 billion, indicating inefficiencies and irregularities in fund allocation and usage. Some universities, like Rangamati Science and Technology University, conduct research only in specific departments, limiting the scope of research activities.
Funds are sometimes granted based on political affiliation, leading to eligible teachers missing out on crucial funding. This practice, along with inadequate funding, limits the number and quality of research projects in public universities.
Addressing these issues requires universities and the University Grants Commission to work together to improve research funding efficiency. This includes increasing funding, simplifying access procedures, and ensuring fair and transparent allocation based on merit, not political affiliation. By doing so, Bangladesh can enhance the quality and impact of research conducted in its public universities.
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