Education or exploitation?

Many young Bangladeshis aspire to pursue higher education and better opportunities abroad. To realise this dream, proficiency in English and success in standardised tests like IELTS or PTE are essential. This demand has led to the rapid growth of language coaching centres in areas like Banani, Kakoli, and other parts of Dhaka. However, what began as a supportive service has, in many cases, turned into a business driven by exploitation rather than

education.

A number of these coaching centres are now taking advantage of students' aspirations. They collect hefty fees for training and then charge additional amounts for mock test portals. When students fail to achieve the expected results, they are often treated poorly - even in the presence of their parents - adding to the psychological burden they already carry. The outcome is alarming: students experience stress, frustration, and a loss of confidence.

This exploitation must not be allowed to continue. Just as the government regulates coaching centres during board examinations, similar oversight is urgently needed for language training institutes. The Ministry of Education must step in to assess and monitor these operations, ensuring transparency, ethical conduct, and genuine educational value.

If prompt action is not taken, countless students risk falling prey to this profit-driven trap. Their dreams deserve protection - not exploitation.

Fiad Nowshad Yeamin

Student

Department of Media, Communication and Journalism,

Canadian University of Bangladesh

nowshadyeamin415@gmail.com