Philanthropy in Promoting Education in Bangladesh: A Perspective of Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib Ali

Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam
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Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam: Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Leading University, Ragibnagar, South Surma, Sylhet-3112

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 3s, 1413-1435

Abstract: Philanthropy is a global concept and practiced over the world in the diverse sector. In Bangladesh, there have particular laws and provisions under which the different organizations and people are practicing the philanthropic works. Historically the philanthropists are playing significant role in promoting education in Bangladesh, Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib Ali is one of them. Scholars and authors identifies the overall philanthropic contribution of Danobir Dr. Ragib Ali but existing researches did not have special focus on the entire educational contribution of him. In this background, present study aims to identify the major philanthropists contributed in developing education in Bangladesh as well as the contribution of in Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib Ali in terms the numbers of educational institutes established, the numbers of graduate and employment generated by him and assess the perception of the society on the contribution of him in the education sector of Bangladesh. The study is descriptive, mixed methods has been deployed to achieve the objectives. The study found that, most of the renowned educational institutes of Bangladesh are established by the philanthropists, Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib has established 150 educational institutes all over the country. Among the total students completed the study from the institutes Dr. Ali, the graduates from the Leading University are highest in numbers and in number of employees, Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College and Hospital is in top position. The society perceived that Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib Ali is the key person in promoting education in Bangladesh and the country needs more philanthropist like him. Through the study, the society can have a clear picture of the contribution of Danobir Dr. Syed Ragib Ali in the education sector of Bangladesh, findings can be used to promote the personal branding, the institutions can get clue about their performance and can go for further research.

Date: 2024
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