Higher Education in Bangladesh

How should our engineering education evolve?

Over the years, engineering programmes in Bangladeshi universities have stagnated, still clinging to a 20th-century structure.

PhD degrees from private universities / The need for a clear research agenda

It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.

Why are so many graduates jobless?

BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth

Why do students want to leave Bangladesh?

How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?

Erosion of values in our universities

University teaching as a profession has been losing its glory by the day. One could, of course, dispute my assertion.

What makes a great university?

A great university inspires and prepares students for a rich and fulfilling experience in a changing and challenging world.

What is a good university administration?

Efficient and effective management of a university’s major resources is typically considered the major roles of the administrators.

Is research university an oxymoron?

Cultivating research mindset and critical thinking among students is important, but does this require foregoing the necessary academic routine of “teaching a course, administering tests, and grading students”?

What is a great curriculum?

A great curriculum enables a society to pursue its needs and aspirations.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

How should our engineering education evolve?

Over the years, engineering programmes in Bangladeshi universities have stagnated, still clinging to a 20th-century structure.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

The need for a clear research agenda

It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Why are so many graduates jobless?

BBS survey again highlights the plight of unemployed youth

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

Why do students want to leave Bangladesh?

How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?

July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023

Erosion of values in our universities

University teaching as a profession has been losing its glory by the day. One could, of course, dispute my assertion.

April 29, 2023
April 29, 2023

What makes a great university?

A great university inspires and prepares students for a rich and fulfilling experience in a changing and challenging world.

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

What is a good university administration?

Efficient and effective management of a university’s major resources is typically considered the major roles of the administrators.

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Is research university an oxymoron?

Cultivating research mindset and critical thinking among students is important, but does this require foregoing the necessary academic routine of “teaching a course, administering tests, and grading students”?

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

What is a great curriculum?

A great curriculum enables a society to pursue its needs and aspirations.

March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

What makes a classroom great?

A great classroom is one that is conducive to learning.