“Students Against Discrimination” (SAD) sounded like a dream when we first heard about it.
Hope remains that private universities across the country will be able to foster a culture of research at a PhD level.
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
Following much debate and discussion, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is planning to allow private universities to introduce PhD programmes.
Getting a scholarship at these institutes isn’t as complicated as most believe.
University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement.
The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
What can we possibly gain from restricting access to scientific knowledge?
The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.
The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
What can we possibly gain from restricting access to scientific knowledge?
The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.
Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh
Not allowing several private universities to perform up to their potential lets education down in Bangladesh.
Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.
The students have a clear demand, "Take less or make space."
The Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh has said private universities do not discourage political awareness and involvement of students in politics.
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.
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.