Editorial
Question paper leakage
What's happening in DU Political Science Department?
Once again, another scam of despicable nature at the Political Science Department of Dhaka University has come to light. This time it is the allegation of leakage of question papers of the MSS examination 2005, which found their way to the students who were getting ready to take the exam. What is most shameful is that the leaked questions were seen to be up for sale at various student halls on the campus. The VC of the university has reportedly verified the incident, and as usual, has ordered for the formation of an 'investigation committee to find out how the questions were leaked and who are responsible for it.' We find the incident condemnable.
What is going on at the Political Science Department of Dhaka University? We have actually asked this question a number of times in last one year since the most incredible news of over fifty students getting first class in the honours examination hit the headlines. It was an unprecedented feat, which renowned academics of the country had found difficult to comprehend. Immediately with the publication of the results, allegations of favouring some students including political party cadres began to surface in the media. But, despite public furore over the issue for some months, no plausible answer emerged from the administration to satisfy curious minds. The department came under the limelight once again when news of students admitted with fake documents began to be flashed in large fonts across dailies and weeklies. Following investigation, a number of students have been identified who allegedly in cahoots with a section of faculties and administrative staff managed to get admission in the said department. And now the latest scandal with regard to leakage of question papers puts the competence, transparency and accountability of the people from top to bottom in the department under question mark. We feel this time it has gone too far to accept.
It is high time the DU authorities took people's reaction into consideration and launched a thorough investigation into the alleged malpractices going on in the Political Science Department. We believe the public has the right to know who are operating from behind to malign the good name of Dhaka University.
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