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Subject : Decline of reading habit among students
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Unfortunately though, the habit of reading books among students is gradually declining in the country. ... Only around 30 per cent of the total population was literate - able to read and write. The population was also smaller, around 82.0 million.
Growing use of television and internet facilities have also resulted in the decline of the book reading habit. ... The diminishing number of visitors to different public libraries and dwindling business of leading booksellers and publishers in the state confirm the growing apathy of the intelligentsia towards books
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Unfortunately though, the habit of reading books among students is gradually declining in the country. It is needed to identify the reasons behind this trend.
This requires detailed analysis. When it is asserted that the habit of book reading is declining, does it mean that there was a time when people of Bangladesh used to read more? The rate of adult literacy was significantly lower four decades ago. Only around 30 per cent of the total population was literate - able to read and write. The population was also smaller, around 82.0 million. The country's population has now reached around 17 cores while the literacy rate has increased to around 73 per cent. It means, a large number of people are now able to read books.
Nevertheless, several indicators show that fewer people are reading books compared to this large population. Despite a steady improvement in literacy rate in the country, a lack of interest in reading book reflects some structural flaws of the education system. Students in schools and colleges are not usually encouraged to read books other than text and note or guide books. The so-called 'out books' including fictions and non-fictions are not acceptable to most of the guardians and teachers. They think that by reading these books, students will lose attention to class works and examinations.
There are teachers and parents who inspire their students to develop interest in reading books. But many of the students rarely pay heed to their words. They spend most of the time in Facebooking rather than reading. While talking to some college and university teachers they said that many students nowadays are using the social media in the classes ignoring the teachers’ instructions. Hard competition in the job market creates anxiety and insecurity especially among the middle class families. So, they prefer to prepare themselves for the competition ahead rather that reading for pleasure.
Many people in different professions are also not reading books. Some of them didn't grow up with the habit of reading. There are other people who were used to reading books but failed to maintain the habit due to increasing stressful lifestyle. Just think about the chaotic traffic situation which compels people to spend their valuable time on roads. Inconvenient and hazardous public transport also provides little space for reading on board.
Then comes the fact of easy access to internet through smartphone. From students to workers, from housewives to professionals, everyone seems to be addicted to the digital world. With electronic devices in hands, they have access to almost unlimited options of entertainment.
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