University Grants Commission (UGC)
A new public university in Dhaka makes little sense
We shouldn't rush through such critical decisions
P for Private, P for PhD
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
Private universities to be allowed to offer PhD
Following much debate and discussion, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to allow private universities to introduce PhD programmes.
Dhaka University’s research predicament
Lack of understanding of how to nurture research in our universities is not only disquieting, it portends serious difficulties for the growth of our higher education system.
Of rankings and Bangladeshi universities
Ranking universities by comprehensive and internationally accepted organisations serve the purpose of academic improvement, institutional accountability, and students’ enhanced experiences.
Ragging is nothing but abuse
UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy
Graduate unemployment: Who's to blame?
The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.
Address sexual abuse at educational institutions
Education authorities must abide by HC verdict on sexual harassment cells without any delay
Is ‘vice’ in VC the new normal?
UGC report on the VC of Islamic Arabic University shows how public universities are being undone by irregularities
A new public university in Dhaka makes little sense
We shouldn't rush through such critical decisions
P for Private, P for PhD
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
Private universities to be allowed to offer PhD
Following much debate and discussion, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to allow private universities to introduce PhD programmes.
Dhaka University’s research predicament
Lack of understanding of how to nurture research in our universities is not only disquieting, it portends serious difficulties for the growth of our higher education system.
Of rankings and Bangladeshi universities
Ranking universities by comprehensive and internationally accepted organisations serve the purpose of academic improvement, institutional accountability, and students’ enhanced experiences.
Ragging is nothing but abuse
UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy
Graduate unemployment: Who's to blame?
The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.
Address sexual abuse at educational institutions
Education authorities must abide by HC verdict on sexual harassment cells without any delay
Is ‘vice’ in VC the new normal?
UGC report on the VC of Islamic Arabic University shows how public universities are being undone by irregularities
‘Higher education is slave-generating’
It is time to hold the education industry accountable.