private universities

Are we truly against discrimination?

“Students Against Discrimination” (SAD) sounded like a dream when we first heard about it.

Are private universities ready for PhD programmes?

Hope remains that private universities across the country will be able to foster a culture of research at a PhD level.

P for Private, P for PhD

The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.

Private universities to be allowed to offer PhD

Following much debate and discussion, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to allow private universities to introduce PhD programmes.

Getting scholarships and waivers in private universities

Getting a scholarship at these institutes isn’t as complicated as most believe.

Why private universities need more buses

University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement. 

Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?

The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.

Taxing e-journal subscription is illogical

What can we possibly gain from restricting access to scientific knowledge?

Cover Story / Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?

The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.

July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023

Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?

The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Taxing e-journal subscription is illogical

What can we possibly gain from restricting access to scientific knowledge?

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?

The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

Will our universities survive in 25 years?

Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh

January 8, 2023
January 8, 2023

Why not a PhD from a Bangladeshi private university?

Not allowing several private universities to perform up to their potential lets education down in Bangladesh.

December 29, 2022
December 29, 2022

Proposed two-semester system in private universities plunge students into uncertainty

Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Private Universities have a crowding problem

The students have a clear demand, "Take less or make space."

September 8, 2022
September 8, 2022

“Students, parents will decide whether to participate in politics outside of campus”

The Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh has said private universities do not discourage political awareness and involvement of students in politics.

September 3, 2022
September 3, 2022

BCL forms committees at pvt universities including NSU, BracU, IUB, faces backlash

Bangladesh Chhatra League has reportedly formed committees at country’s private universities including North South University, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), Brac University, American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), East West University, and many others.

July 5, 2022
July 5, 2022

Rag day celebrations at universities: UGC puts restrictions

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has put some restrictions on celebrations of rag day which is held on the last day of classes amid different programmes and fanfare.