The Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka has been relentlessly working to popularize foreign language learning in Bangladesh by conducting certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses in 14 languages. As part of the continuous scholarly efforts, IML has taken the initiative to publish a Special Journal issue (Volume 32) entitled ‘Issues in Teaching and Learning Modern Languages’ marking the DU Centenary in 2021, covering a broad range of topics in relation to foreign language learning and teaching, such as policies and practices of foreign language education, teaching approaches and the techniques employed in enhancing the quality of Modern Language Teaching and Learning (MLTL) at the University of Dhaka. The Volum