University Grants Commission (UGC)
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.
UGC luxury trip defies PM’s call for austerity
Public authorities should lead by example, not dilute the message
UGC approves Tk 10,000 crore budget for public universities
University Grants Commission (UGC) today approved a budget of Tk 10,032 crore for 49 public universities of the country for 2021-22 fiscal year.
2 pvt universities fined for admitting extra students beyond approval
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).
Don’t go beyond rules: PM to 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.
Bsmrstu, Gopalganj: Withdraw the VC for links to graft
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.
BSMRSTU VC leaves campus under police protection
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.
UGC probe body visits BSMRSTU
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.
UGC approves Tk 8088.49cr budget
University Grants Commission (UGC) approves a budget of Tk 8088.49 crore for 2019-20 fiscal year for country's public universities and itself.
Why the delay in implementation?
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.
Uniformed Admission Test: A distant dream?
The government has failed to introduce a uniform admission test, which has been overdue for eight years.
UGC chairman receives death threat
The chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh receives a death threat.
Written test along with MCQ
The University Grants Commission has proposed introducing written examinations along with the existing multiple choice question in the admission tests for public universities.
