Killers of Primeasia University student must be brought to justice
The introduction of PhD programmes in private universities would foster research and innovation, he says
Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
Faculty members from within the university should be included in the trustee board to ensure a fairer share of governance.
At least a third of the trustee board members of a private university will have to be academics, according to a draft amendment to the Private University Act-2010.
For teaching to be considered a noble profession, Bangladesh needs a strong and ethically driven education system today.
There is an urgent need for substantial, nationwide improvement in higher education in Bangladesh.
Can the practice of party-based politics benefit students in any meaningful way?
The private universities are doing just fine without the presence of partisan politics.
