Bangladeshi Students' Motivation, Aspiration and Satisfaction regarding Journalism Education

Journalism as a university degree is unpopular in Bangladesh. It has relative low enrollment numbers and these numbers
have been slightly decreasing over the years. But there are young Bangladeshis who still aspire to join the profession and have enrolled on programs. In the hope of convincing more young people to enter the field, it is necessary to investigate the motivations of these students. What are their aspirations? Who is supporting them in their dream? What are the positions they aim for? What are their perceived obstacles in sustaining a career in journalism? What is their satisfaction regarding their internship program and their overall educational experience? This study draws on 327 journalism students from different private and public universities. Data gathering, via a survey questionnaire, was conducted in October and November 2018, and reveals a host of challenges such as family pressure, inadequate financial support and outdated journalism curricula.