Title: Acquiring Scientific and Technological Proficiency: State of Science Education in Bangladesh
Abstract: Developing scientific values in students’ mind is the goal of science teaching. Bangladesh, of late, has adopted various strategies to educate the people and mainly the children. There are still many challenges for the country to attain an acceptable standard of education. Science education here in Bangladesh is in a state of crisis. The enrolment for science studies in the country shows a sharp decline over the past few years. This discipline, what once used to be the most sought after subject at secondary, higher secondary and tertiary levels in the country, is losing its appeal in an alarming shift of choice. Indeed it is important know what the obstacles are and how they are removed within a stipulated short period. This paper aims to present the current situation of Bangladesh in terms of science and technological development in the education sector. There is no alternative of a scientifically and technologically literate workforce as the future economy will also be science i.e. ICT based.