Syed Saad Andaleeb

Dr Syed Saad Andaleeb is distinguished professor emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in the US, former faculty member of the IBA, Dhaka University, and former vice-chancellor of Brac University.

A call for leadership training

Teaching-learning is tethered sadly to lectures and rote learning where students engage in little analysis, synthesis or application.

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.

What’s in a girls’ toilet at a rural school?

There was a likelihood of infection if the rags were not clean. Now, they get a pad free of cost from the school.

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.

Educators are in need of ethical guidelines

For teaching to be considered a noble profession, Bangladesh needs a strong and ethically driven education system today.

Counselling: An urgent need for university students

The kind of indifference and apathy with which mental health is treated is appalling and poses a great threat to the future of our students.

September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023
August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

A call for leadership training

Teaching-learning is tethered sadly to lectures and rote learning where students engage in little analysis, synthesis or application.

June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023

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.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

What’s in a girls’ toilet at a rural school?

There was a likelihood of infection if the rags were not clean. Now, they get a pad free of cost from the school.

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 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Educators are in need of ethical guidelines

For teaching to be considered a noble profession, Bangladesh needs a strong and ethically driven education system today.

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

Counselling: An urgent need for university students

The kind of indifference and apathy with which mental health is treated is appalling and poses a great threat to the future of our students.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

What is a great curriculum?

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

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

Pessimism, indecisiveness: A worrisome state of university students

Fear of failure and negative thoughts affect a student’s life, academics, and career prospects immensely.