Editorial
Knowledge-based society
DU Teachers should give emphasis on research
THERE is no alternative to creation and application of high quality knowledge through research for a nation to progress and prosper. It is widely believed that the future world will be shaped by the knowledge of science. Therefore, a community that will lag behind in updating itself through accumulation and imparting of knowledge will perish in the long run. It is true that many of today's problems have been created through the wrong use of scientific knowledge, but it is also true that it is this knowledge again that will solve them. Therefore, a balance has to be maintained in the application of knowledge.
Leading universities of the world and competent faculties have been playing a significant role in identifying areas where research was needed to create knowledge. Their findings have helped the modern world in accelerating the engine of progress. Therefore, a higher seat of learning like a university should spend more time in doing research than just dishing out degrees. In the same light it can be said that Dhaka University (DU) has the potential of undertaking worthy research endeavours to contribute to the knowledge bank of the world. And DU has an enviable tradition of excelling in many of such works. In this respect the Chief Adviser of the caretaker government has also urged the Dhaka University teachers to lead from the front in creating a knowledge-based society to meet the challenges of the future.
Bangladesh has a number of problems that need to be addressed immediately if we want to overcome perpetuation of poverty. River erosion, controlling of a burgeoning population and increasing food production are some of the fundamental issues that can be addressed through continued and quality research. We believe there is no dearth of researchers in the country who are capable of undertaking such tasks. Dhaka University can come forward to initiate such research endeavours that would leave a long-lasting impact on society.
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