University for 7 colleges: Ordinance issued, will operate like National University

The university will have schools of arts, science, social sciences, business studies, law, fine arts as well as other schools to be determined by regulations, the ordinance said. Additional schools may be created by splitting existing schools, merging schools, creating new schools or through some other means. The schools will operate under the supervision of […]

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 […]

Practical steps to retain students in schools: Addressing dropout concerns in Bangladesh

This means that the government's claim of enrolling almost 100 percent children in schools proves to be false. Government policy-makers claim that education rates are increasing. But non-formal education activities, which were initiated to bring back hundreds of thousands of children who were dropping out at primary, secondary or higher education levels, are now largely […]

Discover global opportunities at Monash Info Day hosted by UCB in Bangladesh

With a vision to help Bangladeshi students effectively explore educational opportunities around the world, Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner of Monash College, Australia in Bangladesh, recently organized Monash Info Day. The event was organized on Monday at the UCB campus in Gulshan Avenue area of ​​the capital. Professor Hugh Gill, President and Provost, […]

Canada announces two-year limit on entry of foreign students: Impact and details revealed

International students are also cash cows for universities as they bring in about 22 billion Canadian dollars ($16.4 billion) annually and the move would hurt many institutions that had grown their campuses in anticipation of a continued influx of students. Ontario, the most populous province, received the largest share of international students. Some businesses, including […]