Strategic initiatives aim to internationalize higher education and boost academia-industry collaboration
UGC Launches Modern Language Centers Across 25 Universities
- UGC to establish modern language centers across 25 public and private universities
In a major bid to enhance the global competitiveness of Bangladeshi students, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to establish modern language centers across 25 public and private universities. Speaking as the chief guest at an exchange meeting with international students at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), on Thursday, 30 July, UGC Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed revealed that eight international languages will be taught at these centers. The initiative will later expand to 30 additional universities with government support.
The UGC Chairman stated that a five-year strategic plan is underway to transform Bangladesh into a regional 'Education Hub'. An 'International Desk' involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Education, and UGC will be formed to streamline services for foreign students, alongside developing five public and five private universities as model education hubs. The BAU event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, Student Affairs Advisor Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Haque, Associate Student Affairs Advisor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Saifullah, Convener of the Dean Council Prof. Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman, Convener of the Provost Council Prof. Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin, Proctor Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Alim, and Registrar Agriculturist Dr. Md. Helal Uddin.
Concurrently, at a seminar titled 'Academia-Industry Collaboration for Innovation, Research and Market' held at Barishal University's Jibanananda Das Conference Hall, UGC Member Professor Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun emphasized that connecting university research to market demands is crucial for national growth. Presided over by Barishal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Mamun Or Rashid, the session featured special guests including Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. S. M. Hemayet Jahan, Pirojpur Science and Technology University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Chhobirul Islam Howlader, and PSTU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Saiful Islam. Dr. Mamun highlighted that 50,000 students will receive specialized training in ICT, languages, and ethics.
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In a major bid to enhance the global competitiveness of Bangladeshi students, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to establish modern language centers across 25 public and private universities. Speaking as the chief guest at an exchange meeting with international students at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), on Thursday, 30 July, UGC Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed revealed that eight international languages will be taught at these centers. The initiative will later expand to 30 additional universities with government support.
The UGC Chairman stated that a five-year strategic plan is underway to transform Bangladesh into a regional 'Education Hub'. An 'International Desk' involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Education, and UGC will be formed to streamline services for foreign students, alongside developing five public and five private universities as model education hubs. The BAU event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, Student Affairs Advisor Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Haque, Associate Student Affairs Advisor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Saifullah, Convener of the Dean Council Prof. Dr. Md. Bahanur Rahman, Convener of the Provost Council Prof. Dr. Md. Ruhul Amin, Proctor Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Alim, and Registrar Agriculturist Dr. Md. Helal Uddin.
Concurrently, at a seminar titled 'Academia-Industry Collaboration for Innovation, Research and Market' held at Barishal University's Jibanananda Das Conference Hall, UGC Member Professor Dr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun emphasized that connecting university research to market demands is crucial for national growth. Presided over by Barishal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Mamun Or Rashid, the session featured special guests including Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. S. M. Hemayet Jahan, Pirojpur Science and Technology University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Chhobirul Islam Howlader, and PSTU Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Saiful Islam. Dr. Mamun highlighted that 50,000 students will receive specialized training in ICT, languages, and ethics.
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