《English as a global language and the question of Nation-building Education in Bangladesh》.pdfVIP

English as a Global Language and the Question of Nation-Building Education in Bangladesh Author(s): Syeda Rumnaz Imam Reviewed work(s): Source: Comparative Education, Vol. 41, No. 4 (Nov., 2005), pp. 471-486 Published by: Taylor Francis, Ltd. Stable URL: /stable. Accessed: 07/02/2013 21:21 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms Conditions of Use, available at . /page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@. . Taylor Francis, Ltd. is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Comparative Education. This content downloaded on Thu, 7 Feb 2013 21:21:41 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions Comparative Education Routledge TaylorFrancisGroup Vol. 41, No. 4, November2005, pp. 471-486 R English as a global language and the of education in question nation-building Bangladesh Syeda Rumnaz Imam* Dhaka University, Bangladesh The national language Bangla (Bengali), which is spoken by 98% of the people, is foundational to the nation of Bangladesh as a nation. Language played a crucial role in the struggle for indepen- dence from