The University Grants Commission (UGC) has suggested adding artificial intelligence (AI) to the curriculum to influence the future course of higher education in Bangladesh like the developed countries of the world.
The suggestion was made at the inaugural function of a day-long training session on “Prospects and threats of artificial intelligence and robotics to face the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution” held at UGC auditorium in Dhaka on Monday.
Speaking as the chief guest, UGC member Professor Dr Muhammad Alamgir said: “Artificial intelligence will affect the future speed and nature of higher education in Bangladesh like the developed countries of the world. Therefore, without delay, the educationists of the country should come forward to suggest how artificial intelligence can be added to our higher education curriculum in coordination with the global environment.”
Professor Alamgir said: “Everything is changing rapidly due to the fourth industrial revolution. If higher education cannot be brought up to date with these changes, we will fall behind. We need to start the work of revamping our higher education system and curriculum quickly.”
“In 52 years of independence, we have to think where China, South Korea, India, and Malaysia have reached in higher education. We need to review why we have not reached their level in higher education. In the era of artificial intelligence and robotics, we need to focus more on building skilled human resources, or we will indeed fall dangerously behind,” he added.
UGC Secretary Dr Ferdous Zaman said in the event: “The fourth industrial revolution is the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and robotics occupying an important place. As a result, the demand for skilled manpower will increase in the developed world. We must ensure that our remittance fighters are not a burden for the country.”
Director of Public Relations and Information Rights Department of the commission Dr Shamsul Arefin said: “We need to develop our skills so that modern technology does not put our employability at risk. Take up the challenge of artificial intelligence and robotics and reap its benefits.”
