The University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) will organise a national workshop on Tuesday aimed at transforming Bangladesh’s higher education system into a more contemporary, inclusive and sustainable model.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the daylong workshop titled “Transforming Higher Education in Bangladesh: Roadmap to Sustainable Excellence,” as the chief guest at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University in the morning.
This will be his first official programme at Dhaka University since assuming office as Prime Minister through the February 12 national election.
The information was shared at a press conference held at the UGC conference room on Monday afternoon.
UGC Chairman Prof Dr Mamun Ahmed, its members, secretary, directors and members of the workshop organising committee were present at the press conference.
In his speech, Mamun Ahmed said the workshop will play an important role in improving the quality of higher education and developing internationally competent human resources.
“It will also help shape the government’s future plans and policy directions regarding tertiary education,” he said.
The UGS Chairman stressed the importance of ensuring a proper educational environment, saying a conducive atmosphere is essential for effective teaching and learning and for the overall development of students.
He also highlighted the importance of governance and collaboration among government bodies and stakeholders in establishing and maintaining a strong education system.
Policymakers, UGC members, vice-chancellors of different universities, teachers, researchers, representatives from industries and development stakeholders will participate in the workshop.
Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon and Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin will attend the opening session as special guests with the UGC Chairman in the chair.
Following the opening ceremony, five technical sessions will be held focusing on graduate employability, soft skills development and demand-driven education; industry-academia collaboration and global competitiveness; digital transformation, digital literacy and integration of artificial intelligence; teachers’ professional development, research excellence and internationalisation; and governance, quality assurance and institutional reforms.
Discussions and recommendations will be formulated during the sessions.
Organisers said a practical policy roadmap for higher education development will be prepared based on the opinions and recommendations of the participants.
The closing session of the workshop will be attended by Dhaka University VC Prof Dr ABM Obaidul Islam as the chief guest.
Among the special guests at the concluding session will be Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology VC Prof Dr ABM Badruzzaman, North South University VC Prof Dr Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, and State University of Bangladesh VC Pro Dr Md Akhter Hossain Khan.