Enhancing Higher Education Quality in Bangladesh: Insights from Stakeholders

Shoaib Islam, Monjurul Hassaan, Jannat Ara Shewly, Joy Barua, Md. Shawan Uddin

Abstract

The prime objective of this research paper is to dive into the stakeholders' perspectives to gain insights and comprehend their understanding of ensuring the quality of education in the higher educational institutions in Bangladesh. This study employs an interpretive paradigm, inductive reasoning, and qualitative approach adopting in-depth interviews with 30 teachers, students, and staff of 8 public universities in Bangladesh using a purposive sampling technique. This study finds that pedagogical practices, curriculum design, academic atmosphere, academic resources, facilities, infrastructure, considerable outcomes, community impact, and empowerment all require urgently needed comprehensive improvements to the quality of higher education in Bangladesh. This study significantly contributes to ensuring the quality of higher education in Bangladesh. This paper provides policymakers, educational institutions, and stakeholders with a roadmap for bringing about a positive change in the quality of the educational system in Bangladesh.

Conclusion

This research project will provide some insight into the stakeholders' viewpoint, and policymakers will learn what the stakeholders need and think about ensuring higher education. In addition, this research will significantly contribute to the existing literature since studies related to higher education’s quality assurance are relatively scanty, especially in the context of the universities in Bangladesh. This research will also introduce new methods leveraging technology and intractable exchanges among the stakeholders, encouraging internationalization, fostering collaboration with industry, and building a culture of continuous learning. This paper will provide insights for policymakers, educators, and the government about assuring the quality of higher education. The results of this study can also help shape conversations on the future course of educational policies and practices as well as the larger conversation on quality assurance in higher education. Educational institutions can better meet the expectations of students, employers, and society at large by understanding stakeholders' demands and integrating them with quality assurance procedures.

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