UGC inquiry committee is investigating recruitment irregularities in PSTU

After this, on December 27, the teachers union lodged a written complaint with the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) regarding irregularities in appointments. The complaint outlines discrepancies observed in the recruitment process, including discrepancies in manpower data, notified posts and number of posts advertised. Following the complaint, on January 14, the Science and […]

Uniform entrance test for public universities postponed to 2023-2024 academic year, UGC sources say

At present there are 55 public universities and 113 private universities in the country. Private universities conduct their own entrance examinations separately. Some public universities, including Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, Chittagong University and Jahangirnagar University and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), arrange their own entrance examinations. But most public universities take entrance exams […]

UGC urges private universities to adopt BDREN services for advanced education and research

“Private universities in the country may consider taking the services of BDREN to pursue education and research,” Professor Chanda said, adding that BDREN’s services were appreciated for online classes through the Zoom platform during the Covid pandemic. BDREN CEO Mohammad Tawarit said that BDREN is moving forward with the slogan ‘Research Heaven’. Currently, they are […]

In Turkey, the night is filled with screams and cries as earthquake rescue operations get underway

Screams could be heard from people trapped under the rubble and relatives crying for loved ones on Tuesday night as the death toll in Turkey and neighboring northwestern Syria rose to more than 3,700. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck both countries early Monday, collapsing entire apartment blocks, ravaging hospitals, and leaving thousands injured or homeless. Bitterly […]

UGC asks 4 private universities to stop enrolling students

According to the notice, if the universities fail to comply with the directions within the stipulated time, the admission of students will be stopped and the temporary campuses of the universities will be declared illegal. It also said that BRAC University, University of Development Alternative, The Green University of Bangladesh, Uttara University, Presidency University and […]

Warning about admission to 30 private universities

University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a warning to students and guardians about admission to 30 Bangladeshi private universities. UGC is an autonomous body responsible for monitoring standards of higher education in Bangladesh. These private universities are: IBAIS University, America Bangladesh University, The University of Comilla, Southern University Bangladesh, World University, University of Development Alternative, […]

11 private universities to be set up

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved 11 new universities to be set up soon. Out of 45 applications UGC approved 11applications after scrutiny. This is based on national education policy2010. Out going UGC Chairman Prof. Nazrul Islam met President Zillur Rahman at Bangabhaban yesterday. There he discussed about UGC recommendations. UGC recommends formation of […]