Commission pledges greater transparency, institutional capacity and skilled workforce to support digital transformation
UGC Stresses Technology-Driven Transformation in Higher Education
UGC Chairman Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed has emphasized strengthening institutional capacity, transparent governance and technology-driven transformation to modernize Bangladesh's higher education sector. He also highlighted the need to enhance professional skills and digital administrative capabilities within the Commission.
UGC Stresses Technology-Driven Transformation in Higher Education
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional capacity, transparent governance and technology-driven transformation as part of efforts to modernize Bangladesh's higher education system.
Tuesday, 14 July, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the 11th Executive Committee of the UGC Officers' Association, UGC Chairman Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed said the Commission is committed to ensuring transparency, merit and fairness in recruitment, promotion and postings to reinforce its institutional credibility and effectiveness.
He said Bangladesh's higher education sector now has an important opportunity for meaningful reform, adding that collective efforts from all officials would be essential to improve institutional performance and organizational excellence.
The UGC Chairman noted that the Commission currently oversees 180 universities across the country. To discharge this responsibility effectively, he said, the UGC will strengthen its institutional capacity, human resources and technology-enabled administrative systems. He also announced plans to expand domestic and international training opportunities to improve professional skills, knowledge and research capacity.
He further said the Commission would continue efforts to recruit qualified professionals, ensure fair performance evaluation and address long-standing administrative disparities to enhance institutional efficiency.
Special guests included UGC Members Prof. Dr. Mohammad Anwar Hossain, Prof. Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ayub Islam, Prof. Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun and UGC Secretary Dr. Md. Fakhrul Islam.
During the event, the UGC Chairman administered the oath to the newly elected Executive Committee members. The programme was chaired by outgoing President Md. Omar Faruk and moderated by outgoing General Secretary Dr. Md. Mohibul Ahsan, with officials from various divisions of the Commission in attendance.
The newly elected 11-member Executive Committee, formed following the election held on 18 June, will serve a two-year term. Dr. Md. Mohibul Ahsan was elected President, while Md. Golam Dastagir was elected General Secretary.
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