Hope remains that private universities across the country will be able to foster a culture of research at a PhD level.
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
Following much debate and discussion, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to allow private universities to introduce PhD programmes.
Getting a scholarship at these institutes isn’t as complicated as most believe.
University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement.
The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
What can we possibly gain from restricting access to scientific knowledge?
The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.
Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh
Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.
The students have a clear demand, "Take less or make space."
The Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh has said private universities do not discourage political awareness and involvement of students in politics.
Bangladesh Chhatra League has reportedly formed committees at country’s private universities including North South University, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), Brac University, American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), East West University, and many others.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has put some restrictions on celebrations of rag day which is held on the last day of classes amid different programmes and fanfare.
The High Court today (May 30, 2022) wanted a report on how many underprivileged students and children of freedom fighters have received the opportunity to study at private universities without paying tuition fees since 2010 under the relevant law.
Private universities that have completed 70 percent of academic activities for outgoing semester and have been conducting online classes successfully for theoretical courses will be able to evaluate their students through online viva exams, keeping the video open and through virtual presentations.
The government must adopt liberal policies and let the universities function independently, a new association of teachers demands.
Vice-chancellors of the country's public universities yesterday painted a grim picture of their teachers' recruitment and promotion process, saying different irregularities take place during the procedures as there is no uniform set of guidelines.
Every year, after the university admission tests, we find students who score well, but cannot afford their educational expenses, and eventually drop out. Private banks, on the other hand, offer many lucrative loan products for their customers, including education loans.
