The undergraduate students of Life Science School of Khulna University study compulsory
English language course as part of the foreign language policy of Bangladesh. Besides, they
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learn and use English language as it is the medium of instruction of the university. Their
interest, aptitude and motivation for learning English and the chances of success in foreign
language policy and medium of instruction policy implementation depend to a large extent on
the favourable attitudes towards English language. But an extensive literature survey suggests
that the attitude towards English of the undergraduate students of Life Science School of
Khulna University has not been studied before. Thus it is of relevance to discover the attitudes
of the target population towards English language.