Report Writing on Causes of Students' Failure in English / Causes of Students' Failure in English in Bangladesh

Sample 1

Why Students Fail in English: A Growing Concern

Staff Reporter, Dhaka, June 18

English is a compulsory subject in our education system, but it is also the subject where students fail the most. Every year, a large number of students fail their board exams only because of English. There are several reasons behind this alarming situation in Bangladesh.

First of all, English is a foreign language, and most students have a natural fear or phobia of it. Instead of trying to understand the rules and meaning, they simply memorize answers from guidebooks. As a result, when questions are slightly changed in the exam, they cannot answer them properly.

Secondly, our teaching method is often faulty. Many schools, especially in rural areas, do not have trained English teachers. Classes are overcrowded, making it impossible for teachers to give individual attention to weaker students. Furthermore, students do not get an English-speaking environment at home or school, which limits their daily practice.

To solve this major problem, the teaching system must be changed. Teachers should make the lessons interesting and interactive rather than just focusing on strict grammar rules. Students must be encouraged to read English storybooks and practice speaking with friends without the fear of making mistakes. If we can remove the fear of English, the pass rate will definitely improve.

Selected Vocabulary (নির্বাচিত শব্দার্থ):

• compulsory (adj.) – বাধ্যতামূলক

• phobia (n.) – ভীতি / অহেতুক ভয়

• memorize (v.) – মুখস্থ করা

• faulty (adj.) – ত্রুটিপূর্ণ

• overcrowded (adj.) – অতিরিক্ত ভিড় / জনাকীর্ণ

• interactive (adj.) – পারস্পরিক ক্রিয়াশীল (যেখানে শিক্ষক-ছাত্র উভয়েই অংশগ্রহণ করে)

Sample 2:

Flawed Methods and Fear: The Root of English Failures

Education Correspondent, The Daily Star, Dhaka, June 18

Despite the introduction of the Communicative English curriculum, the failure rate in English remains a major headache for the education board. A deep dive into the issue reveals that the problem lies not with the students' merit, but largely within the instructional methods and assessment systems.

The primary cause is the lack of skilled and adequately trained teachers, particularly in rural and suburban institutions. Many teachers still follow the traditional Grammar-Translation method instead of practical, communicative approaches. Consequently, students treat English merely as a subject to pass rather than a language to master for real-life communication.

Moreover, the over-reliance on commercial guidebooks and coaching centers has severely damaged students' creative writing skills. The current examination system often rewards rote learning over actual linguistic competence. Large class sizes further prevent interactive language practice, making classes dull. When students face unseen passages or creative writing tasks, they easily panic and fail.

Addressing this issue requires immediate pedagogical reform. The government must arrange continuous, rigorous training for English teachers. Furthermore, the examination pattern should be modified to test actual listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills instead of testing memorized paragraphs and essays.

Selected Vocabulary (নির্বাচিত শব্দার্থ):

• curriculum (n.) – শিক্ষাক্রম

• instructional (adj.) – শিক্ষণ বিষয়ক

• traditional (adj.) – প্রচলিত / গতানুগতিক

• competence (n.) – দক্ষতা / যোগ্যতা

• over-reliance (n.) – অতিরিক্ত নির্ভরতা

• pedagogical (adj.) – শিক্ষাদান-সংক্রান্ত

• rigorous (adj.) – কঠোর / পুঙ্খানুপুঙ্খ

Sample 3:

Beyond the Syllabus: Systemic Causes of English Failures

Special Correspondent, Dhaka Tribune, June 18

The consistent failure of students in English across secondary and higher secondary levels highlights a deep-rooted systemic crisis in Bangladesh’s educational framework. While "English phobia" is often blamed, the actual causes are heavily tied to socio-economic disparities and structural flaws in language evaluation.

A significant factor is the sharp urban-rural divide. Students in metropolitan areas enjoy access to better-equipped schools, digital resources, and a culturally supportive environment for language acquisition. In contrast, rural students are heavily deprived of competent instructors and modern learning tools, putting them at a severe academic disadvantage from a young age.

Additionally, the education system inadvertently promotes "teaching to the test." The focus is heavily skewed toward written grammar and textbook comprehension, almost completely ignoring the spoken and listening aspects of the language. This creates a psychological barrier where students feel overwhelmed by complex grammatical rules without understanding their practical application. The booming private tutoring industry further exacerbates this, creating an unequal playing field where only those who can afford expensive coaching succeed.

To eradicate this persistent failure, a holistic approach is mandatory. Decentralizing quality education, ensuring equitable distribution of trained teachers, and reforming the curriculum to prioritize functional language skills over theoretical grammar are crucial steps to save the youth from academic disaster.

Selected Vocabulary (নির্বাচিত শব্দার্থ):

• systemic (adj.) – পদ্ধতিগত / কাঠামোগত

• disparities (n.) – বৈষম্য

• acquisition (n.) – অর্জন (ভাষা শেখার প্রক্রিয়া)

• skewed (adj.) – পক্ষপাতদুষ্ট / একপেশে

• exacerbate (v.) – অধিকতর খারাপ করা / অবনতি ঘটানো

• holistic (adj.) – সমগ্রতাবাদী / সামগ্রিক

Sample -3

The Dark Side of Social Media: Facebook's Toll on the Youth

Staff Correspondent, The Daily Sun, Dhaka, June 10

While Facebook was designed to connect people globally, it has paradoxically become a source of profound isolation and psychological distress for today's young generation. In Bangladesh, the unchecked and excessive use of this platform is leading to severe social and moral degradation among teenagers, raising alarms among sociologists, parents, and mental health experts alike.

The most concerning negative impact is the sharp rise in psychological disorders. Young minds are constantly exposed to the artificial, heavily curated lives of others, which often triggers an intense "fear of missing out" (FOMO). This continuous toxic comparison breeds deep-seated inferiority complexes, anxiety, and severe depression. Furthermore, Facebook has become a notorious breeding ground for cyberbullying. Teenagers frequently fall victim to online harassment, blackmail, and public shaming, which in some tragic instances has driven young individuals to self-harm.

Socially, this addiction is eroding the very fabric of family life. Youngsters are increasingly confining themselves to their rooms, completely absorbed in virtual interactions while ignoring their parents and siblings. This lack of real-world socialization prevents them from developing essential interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy. Moreover, unfiltered exposure to alien cultures and inappropriate content is slowly distancing the youth from our rich cultural heritage and traditional ethical values.

To save the youth from this digital abyss, immediate and coordinated steps are necessary. Parents must actively monitor screen time and cultivate an environment that encourages real-life communication and outdoor activities. Educational institutions must introduce regular counseling on digital safety and moral values, teaching the young generation that virtual validation is no substitute for real-world achievements.

Selected Vocabulary (নির্বাচিত শব্দার্থ):

• paradoxically (adv.) – বৈপরীত্যভাবে / অদ্ভুতভাবে

• profound (adj.) – গভীর / তীব্র

• curated (adj.) – সুসজ্জিত / বাছাইকৃত

• inferiority complex (n.) – হীনম্মন্যতা

• harassment (n.) – হয়রানি

• erode (v.) – ক্ষয় করা / নষ্ট করা

• abyss (n.) – অতল গহ্বর

• validation (n.) – স্বীকৃতি / বৈধতা প্রমাণ

Struggles of the Rohingya: A Crisis in Cox’s Bazar

Amin, Cox’s Bazar, February 1, 2025

The Rohingya crisis remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues, with thousands of refugees seeking shelter in makeshift camps in Cox’s Bazar. Fleeing persecution in Myanmar, these displaced people arrive exhausted, with little more than the clothes on their backs. Life in the camps is a daily struggle for survival, with overcrowding, food shortages, and limited access to healthcare.

Walking through the camps, one cannot ignore the dire conditions. Families live in fragile bamboo huts covered with plastic sheets, offering little protection from the elements. Many refugees recount harrowing journeys, trekking for days without food or water. Their suffering doesn’t end upon arrival, as they face new challenges in the cramped settlements.

The lack of proper sanitation and clean water increases the risk of disease outbreaks. Malnutrition is widespread, particularly among children, who suffer from stunted growth and weakened immune systems. Medical teams work tirelessly, but the demand far exceeds available resources. Clinics operate under extreme pressure, struggling to provide essential care with limited medicine and staff.

Education is another critical concern. Thousands of children in the camps have no access to formal schooling, leaving their future uncertain. Some makeshift learning centers exist, but they lack trained teachers and adequate materials. Without proper education, an entire generation risks being left behind, trapped in a cycle of poverty and dependence.

Despite these hardships, the resilience of the Rohingya people is evident. They have built small communities within the camps, supporting one another through shared struggles. Local and international organizations continue their efforts to provide aid, but the situation remains precarious.

Temporary relief is not enough. The global community must take meaningful steps toward a long-term solution, ensuring safety, dignity, and a future for the Rohingya people. Without decisive action, this crisis will continue to deepen, leaving thousands in desperate conditions with no way forward

Bangla Translation

Struggles of the Rohingya: A Crisis in Cox’s Bazar

Amin, Cox’s Bazar, February 1, 2025

The Rohingya crisis remains one of the most pressing humanitarian issues, with thousands of refugees seeking shelter in makeshift camps in Cox’s Bazar.(রোহিঙ্গা সংকট সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মানবিক সমস্যাগুলোর মধ্যে একটি রয়ে গেছে, যেখানে হাজারো শরণার্থী কক্সবাজারের অস্থায়ী ক্যাম্পে আশ্রয় নিচ্ছে।)

Fleeing persecution in Myanmar, these displaced people arrive exhausted, with little more than the clothes on their backs.(মিয়ানমারে নির্যাতনের শিকার হয়ে, এই বাস্তুচ্যুত মানুষরা ক্লান্ত ও নিঃস্ব অবস্থায় এসে পৌঁছায়, কেবলমাত্র গায়ে থাকা পোশাক ছাড়া প্রায় কিছুই নেই।)

Life in the camps is a daily struggle for survival, with overcrowding, food shortages, and limited access to healthcare.(ক্যাম্পের জীবন প্রতিদিনের টিকে থাকার লড়াই, যেখানে অতিরিক্ত ভিড়, খাদ্যের অভাব এবং সীমিত স্বাস্থ্যসেবার সুযোগ রয়েছে।)

Walking through the camps, one cannot ignore the dire conditions.(ক্যাম্পের ভেতর দিয়ে হাঁটলে, ভয়াবহ পরিস্থিতি উপেক্ষা করা অসম্ভব।)

Families live in fragile bamboo huts covered with plastic sheets, offering little protection from the elements.(পরিবারগুলো দুর্বল বাঁশের কুঁড়েঘরে বসবাস করে, যা প্লাস্টিকের চাদরে ঢাকা থাকে এবং প্রকৃতির প্রতিকূলতার বিরুদ্ধে খুব কমই সুরক্ষা দেয়।)

Many refugees recount harrowing journeys, trekking for days without food or water.(অনেক শরণার্থী তাদের ভয়াবহ যাত্রার কথা বলেন, যেখানে তারা দিনের পর দিন খাদ্য বা পানি ছাড়াই পায়ে হেঁটে এসেছেন।)

Their suffering doesn’t end upon arrival, as they face new challenges in the cramped settlements.(তাদের দুর্ভোগ এখানেই শেষ হয় না, কারণ সংকীর্ণ বসতিতে এসে তারা নতুন নতুন সমস্যার সম্মুখীন হয়।)

The lack of proper sanitation and clean water increases the risk of disease outbreaks.(পর্যাপ্ত স্যানিটেশন ও বিশুদ্ধ পানির অভাবের কারণে রোগের প্রাদুর্ভাবের ঝুঁকি বেড়ে যায়।)

Malnutrition is widespread, particularly among children, who suffer from stunted growth and weakened immune systems.(পুষ্টিহীনতা ব্যাপকভাবে ছড়িয়ে পড়েছে, বিশেষ করে শিশুদের মধ্যে, যারা খর্বকায় বৃদ্ধি ও দুর্বল রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতার শিকার।)

Medical teams work tirelessly, but the demand far exceeds available resources.(চিকিৎসা দল নিরলসভাবে কাজ করছে, তবে চাহিদা বিদ্যমান সংস্থানের তুলনায় অনেক বেশি।)

Clinics operate under extreme pressure, struggling to provide essential care with limited medicine and staff.(ক্লিনিকগুলো চরম চাপে পরিচালিত হচ্ছে, যেখানে সীমিত ওষুধ ও কর্মীর সাহায্যে জরুরি চিকিৎসা প্রদান করা কঠিন হয়ে পড়েছে।)

Education is another critical concern.(শিক্ষাও আরেকটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সমস্যা।)

Thousands of children in the camps have no access to formal schooling, leaving their future uncertain.(ক্যাম্পের হাজারো শিশু আনুষ্ঠানিক শিক্ষার সুযোগ পাচ্ছে না, যার ফলে তাদের ভবিষ্যৎ অনিশ্চিত হয়ে পড়ছে।)

Some makeshift learning centers exist, but they lack trained teachers and adequate materials.(কিছু অস্থায়ী শিক্ষা কেন্দ্র রয়েছে, তবে সেখানে প্রশিক্ষিত শিক্ষক ও পর্যাপ্ত শিক্ষাসামগ্রী নেই।)

Without proper education, an entire generation risks being left behind, trapped in a cycle of poverty and dependence.(যথাযথ শিক্ষা ছাড়া, পুরো একটি প্রজন্ম পিছিয়ে পড়ার ঝুঁকিতে রয়েছে, দারিদ্র্য ও নির্ভরতার চক্রে আটকে পড়ছে।)

Despite these hardships, the resilience of the Rohingya people is evident.(এই সকল দুর্ভোগের মধ্যেও, রোহিঙ্গা জনগণের সহনশীলতা স্পষ্টভাবে প্রতীয়মান।)

They have built small communities within the camps, supporting one another through shared struggles.(তারা ক্যাম্পের ভেতরে ছোট ছোট সম্প্রদায় গড়ে তুলেছে, যেখানে তারা একে অপরকে তাদের সংগ্রামের মধ্যে সহায়তা করে।)

Local and international organizations continue their efforts to provide aid, but the situation remains precarious.(স্থানীয় ও আন্তর্জাতিক সংস্থাগুলো সাহায্য প্রদানের প্রচেষ্টা চালিয়ে যাচ্ছে, তবে পরিস্থিতি এখনও নাজুক।)

Temporary relief is not enough.(অস্থায়ী সাহায্য যথেষ্ট নয়।)

The global community must take meaningful steps toward a long-term solution, ensuring safety, dignity, and a future for the Rohingya people.(বিশ্ব সম্প্রদায়কে দীর্ঘমেয়াদী সমাধানের জন্য কার্যকর পদক্ষেপ নিতে হবে, যাতে রোহিঙ্গা জনগণের নিরাপত্তা, মর্যাদা ও ভবিষ্যৎ নিশ্চিত করা যায়।)

Without decisive action, this crisis will continue to deepen, leaving thousands in desperate conditions with no way forward.(নির্ধারিত পদক্ষেপ ছাড়া, এই সংকট আরও গভীরতর হবে, হাজারো মানুষকে হতাশাজনক অবস্থায় রেখে কোনো পথ না দেখিয়ে।)