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Sunamganj Government College, revered as the primary source of higher education among Haor students, grapples with an enduring shortage of educators – thereby casting a shadow over the academic landscape.
Despite being the district's oldest educational institution, the college finds itself besieged by a multitude of challenges, with teacher scarcity at the forefront.
The dearth of instructors significantly hampers the educational trajectory within the college, leaving aspirations unfulfilled for students from Haor area.
Thousands of hopefuls annually flock to its halls, devoid of alternatives for pursuing advanced studies. However, upon enrollment, they encounter a stark reality—lack of classes and essential amenities requisite for higher learning—culminating in a discordant educational experience.
While the college boasts relative success within the district, it perennially lags behind at the departmental level, plagued by an acute teacher deficit. Despite concerted efforts by stakeholders, including appeals to relevant authorities, the crisis remains unresolved, echoing the frustrations of both faculty and students alike.
Students lament the irregularity of classes stemming from insufficient staffing, impeding syllabus completion and thwarting academic progress. Moreover, the absence of on-campus housing exacerbates the issue, compelling commuting instructors to traverse from Sylhet, disrupting the pedagogical continuum.
Principal Prof. Shamsul Alam underscores the urgency of rectifying the teacher crisis, emphasizing the college's commitment to delivering quality education. With 22 vacant teaching positions, including administrative roles, and a student populace exceeding 10,000 across various academic levels, the imperative for additional faculty is imperative for maintaining educational standards.
Mohammad Jamsid Ali, Secretary of the Sunamganj Government College Teachers' Council, delineates the stark misalignment between requisite and available faculty, highlighting the adverse impact on instructional quality. Urgent intervention to address the teacher shortfall is deemed imperative to uphold educational integrity.
Student voices, epitomized by Md. Ibrahim Mia, echo the sentiment of neglect perpetuated by prolonged staffing inadequacies, delineating the dire consequences on academic outcomes. Their unequivocal plea for immediate redressal underscores the urgency of the situation.
Established in late 1944 by the then Chief Minister of Assam Mohammad Sadullah, Sunamganj College emerged as a beacon of academic enlightenment in Assam. Its subsequent nationalization in 1980 marked a pivotal transition, solidifying its role in the regional educational landscape. Presently, offering honors courses in ten subjects and facilitating humanities, commerce, and science streams at the HSC level, the college stands as a testament to educational aspiration. However, the glaring teacher deficit threatens to undermine its legacy, warranting concerted intervention from local representatives and the Ministry of Education to avert a looming crisis.
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