English as a Commodity: Linguistic Capitalism in Bangladesh’s Private Tutoring and Coaching Centers

Naiem, Al Amin and Thaniyatul Jannath, Samira and K M Asif Iqbal, Akash and Apu Chandra, Karmaker (2025) English as a Commodity: Linguistic Capitalism in Bangladesh’s Private Tutoring and Coaching Centers. Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2025 (38). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2805-5187

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Abstract

This paper explores the commodification of English in the case of the Bangladesh-based private tutoring centers, where English is being sold as a means of socioeconomic mobility and career success. Through qualitative interviews with coaching center owners, teachers, and parents, the study addresses how English as an asset is published and how tutoring supports the social disparities. Results indicate that English proficiency is regarded as a symbolic and economic capital that opens opportunities to some individuals and denies others. The paper has emphasized the effect of linguistic capitalism on education and provided perspectives on minimizing inequalities in language education.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	English commodification, Linguistic capital, Private tutoring and coaching, Neoliberal education
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics P Language and Literature > PE English
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email masilah.mansor@newinti.edu.my
Date Deposited:	30 Dec 2025 08:24
Last Modified:	30 Dec 2025 08:24
URI:	http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/id/eprint/2280

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