A recent panel discussion at Dhaka International University (DIU) highlighted the importance of prioritizing student voices in the reform of higher education in Bangladesh. The event, part of the "Amio Jitte Cai" campaign organized by Democracy International and DIU, focused on the aspirations of the youth regarding educational improvements. The campaign
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UGC proposes Tk 12262cr for higher education sector
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is asking for a budget of Tk12262.78 crore for the commission and 53 public universities in the country for the fiscal year 2023-24. In the budget, Tk12185.33 crore has been allocated for public universities and Tk 77.45 crore for UGC. The main budget of the public
NUST holds workshop on 4th industrial revolution
A training workshop on ‘4th Industrial Revolution and Our Role as a Higher Educational Institute’ was held on January 21, 2023 at the Noakhali University of Science and Technology (NUST) for its officers. The workshop organized by NUST’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) its seminar room was attended by Dr. Didar-ul-Alam,
BGMEA, AUW join hands to create higher education opportunities for female garment workers
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Asian University for Women (AUW) have entered into a new partnership to pave the way for female garment workers in Bangladesh to fulfill their dreams of higher studies. BGMEA and AWU will collaborate to expand, enhance and promote the education, leadership and
High profile UK team visits UCB
A high-profile UK delegation led by Bangladesh-born British MP Rushanara Ali visited the Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) recently, a press release said Thursday. They exchanged views on UK Higher Education opportunities in Bangladesh being offered through UCB, the first international education provider in the country approved by the Ministry of Education. Robert
NSU holds symposium on higher education
A two-day International Symposium on Higher Education was held at the North South University (NSU) on November 30 and December 01, 2022, a press release said Wednesday. The theme of the symposium was ‘The Future of the University: Challenges and Opportunities.’ Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Asia Pacific University of
British Council to host Going Global Asia Pacific Conference
The British Council is all set to host its Going Global Asia Pacific Conference, providing a strategic forum for leaders in international education to share knowledge and build a global network to shape the future of higher education across the world. This first regional edition of the British Council's flagship conference
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan joins keynote speaker at the `World Rector’s Forum’
In developing the national innovation ecosystems, the higher education institution can take a lead role and considering the fact with highest priority the global Education Leaders has joined in a very important conference of the World Rectors Forum in Bishkek Kyrgyzstan. The chairman of the board of trustees at Daffodil
Taliban break promise on higher education for Afghan girls
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers unexpectedly decided against reopening schools Wednesday to girls above the sixth grade, reneging on a promise and opting to appease their hard-line base at the expense of further alienating the international community. The surprising decision, confirmed by a Taliban official, is bound to disrupt efforts by the Taliban
DIU organizes discussion on post pandemic higher education in South Asia
Daffodil International University organized a panel discussion on 'Transforming Higher Education, Post Pandemic-A South Asian Model' on Friday virtually. Experts from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Bhutanand Sri Lanka took part in the discussion. was present as the chief guest. The Panel Discussants wereProfessor Biswajit Chanda. Member, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh,Mr. Anir Chowdhury,