UGC

A simple plan to fix education

The centralisation of examinations in Dhaka fosters inequality and compromises the recruitment process.

P for Private, P for PhD

The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.

Girls are doing great in HSC, but what about the boys?

Putting aside the fanfare, the fact that boys are lagging behind girls in most school exams needs to be scrutinised carefully.

Mind the gap in centralised university admissions

The practical implementation of this method has revealed significant shortcomings.

Ragging is nothing but abuse

UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy

What threats does ChatGPT pose to academia?

In the Global Knowledge Index 2021, Bangladesh ranked 120th out of 154 countries. Bangladesh ranks 102nd among the 132 economies featured in the Global Innovation Index 2022. In the age of open source AI like ChatGPT, the research and innovation qualities of Bangladeshi students and researchers may get worse, so proper steps and actions must be taken now.

Proposed two-semester system in private universities plunge students into uncertainty

Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.

Rag day celebrations at universities: UGC puts restrictions

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.

VCs, UGC members on luxury trip at a time for austerity

Today, the vice-chancellors and registrars of all 50 public universities will be taken to Cox’s Bazar by the University Grants Commission, an exercise that is expected to cost at least Tk 15 lakh.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

A simple plan to fix education

The centralisation of examinations in Dhaka fosters inequality and compromises the recruitment process.

June 15, 2024
June 15, 2024

P for Private, P for PhD

The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

Girls are doing great in HSC, but what about the boys?

Putting aside the fanfare, the fact that boys are lagging behind girls in most school exams needs to be scrutinised carefully.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

Mind the gap in centralised university admissions

The practical implementation of this method has revealed significant shortcomings.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Ragging is nothing but abuse

UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy

February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023

What threats does ChatGPT pose to academia?

In the Global Knowledge Index 2021, Bangladesh ranked 120th out of 154 countries. Bangladesh ranks 102nd among the 132 economies featured in the Global Innovation Index 2022. In the age of open source AI like ChatGPT, the research and innovation qualities of Bangladeshi students and researchers may get worse, so proper steps and actions must be taken now.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Proposed two-semester system in private universities plunge students into uncertainty

Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.

July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022

Rag day celebrations at universities: UGC puts restrictions

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.

June 15, 2022
June 15, 2022

VCs, UGC members on luxury trip at a time for austerity

Today, the vice-chancellors and registrars of all 50 public universities will be taken to Cox’s Bazar by the University Grants Commission, an exercise that is expected to cost at least Tk 15 lakh.

August 9, 2020
August 9, 2020

Public university teachers need permission to work with other institutions: UGC

The University Grants Commission asked authorities of public universities to ensure that all teachers abide by service rule and take permission before working with other educational institutions and running own businesses.