JNU PhD Admissions 2025: Applications open, deadline Dec 2

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has officially opened the application process for its PhD programs for the academic year 2024-25. The university is offering admissions through various eligibility criteria, including the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC-CSIR, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), with a special focus on programs […]

Key Dos and Don’ts for Higher Education Success at NU

National University (NU) stands out among Bangladesh’s higher education institutions, accounting for 70% of the country’s expansion in this sector. However, the university has recently faced a wave of criticism and challenges that have prompted calls for reform. The newly appointed vice-chancellor, Dr. ASM Amanullah, aims to elevate the institution’s status by expressing a desire […]

A comprehensive educational philosophy is essential now

World Teachers’ Day: A Call for Educational Reform in Bangladesh October 5 marks a significant day on the global calendar: World Teachers’ Day. Celebrated every year, this day serves to honor educators and emphasize the vital role they play in shaping society. The observance, organized by UNESCO, carries different themes each year, inspiring various messages. […]

USCI University: First foreign university to have branch campus in Bangladesh

Malaysia has long been praised for its spectacular economic growth and the country has recently been in the spotlight for the development of its education sector. The Southeast Asian country has become a top destination for foreign students in the region. The opening of the Malaysian university campus has come as a great opportunity for […]

Decline in higher education: Are the guardians of the education sector sleeping?

None of Bangladesh’s universities are included in the top 800 universities of the world university rankings published by the United Kingdom-based Times Higher Education (THE). At the same time, 24 Indian and 8 Pakistani universities have been ranked in this bracket. Dhaka University and North South University (NSU) were in the 601-800 bracket in last […]

UAP hosts public lecture on higher education in business for the next generation

The event was organized and initiated by Ismat Zarin, Acting Director of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of the Asia Pacific (UAP). The session started with the introduction of the eminent speaker of the program, Professor Kabir Hasan. The public lecture was followed by a Q&A at […]

Family spending on education: low allocation may not ensure quality education

The most worrying fact revealed in the report is that Bangladesh tops the South Asian countries in terms of families spending money in the field of education. It was also found that private educational institutions charge nine times more fees than government institutions. Private tuition was less popular earlier. This practice was completely absent in […]