We shouldn't rush through such critical decisions
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.
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.
Ranking universities by comprehensive and internationally accepted organisations serve the purpose of academic improvement, institutional accountability, and students’ enhanced experiences.
UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy
The populist remedies for youth and educated unemployment will not work without a coherent and coordinated plan from the government.
Education authorities must abide by HC verdict on sexual harassment cells without any delay
UGC report on the VC of Islamic Arabic University shows how public universities are being undone by irregularities
The High Court has wanted to know whether the public and private universities are conferring PhD and equivalent degrees to the students following rules and regulations of the University Grants Commission.
A uniform admission test will be held next year to enrol students at all public universities in Bangladesh.
University Grants Commission (UGC) orders closure of evening courses at all public universities as what it said the courses tarnish the educational institutions' image.
The Supreme Court fines two private universities Tk 10 lakh each for admitting extra students beyond approval of Bangladesh Bar Council and University Grants Commission (UGC).
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directs the University Grants Commission (UGC) not to go beyond the rules in case of overseeing both public and private universities.
A UGC probe committee has found evidence of irregularities and corruption against the vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University in Gopalganj and has recommended his withdrawal.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) Vice Chancellor Prof Khondoker Md Nasiruddin leaves the university campus several hours after University Grants Commission (UGC) recommended withdrawal of the VC based on evidence of irregularities and corruption.
A four-member team of University Grants Commission (UGC) is visiting Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) to investigate the overall situation on the campus.
University Grants Commission (UGC) approves a budget of Tk 8088.49 crore for 2019-20 fiscal year for country's public universities and itself.
Eight years have passed since the education ministry had in principle decided to introduce a uniform or cluster system for university admission, yet, the government has failed to implement the system still after all these years.
