private universities
Getting scholarships and waivers in private universities
Getting a scholarship at these institutes isn’t as complicated as most believe.
Why private universities need more buses
University transport services are a great initiative for students and something that most private universities should try to implement.
Was the six-month semester a good idea for private universities?
The new system has created a looming threat of session jams, something previously unheard of in private institutes.
Taxing e-journal subscription is illogical
What can we possibly gain from restricting access to scientific knowledge?
Cover Story / Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?
The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.
Will our universities survive in 25 years?
Finding the “quality” in quality education continues to be elusive in Bangladesh
Why not a PhD from a Bangladeshi private university?
Not allowing several private universities to perform up to their potential lets education down in Bangladesh.
Proposed two-semester system in private universities plunge students into uncertainty
Unofficial announcements from private universities have suddenly wreaked havoc by stating that the new system will be in motion from January 2023.
Private Universities have a crowding problem
The students have a clear demand, "Take less or make space."
BCL forms committees at pvt universities including NSU, BracU, IUB, faces backlash
Bangladesh Chhatra League has reportedly formed committees at country’s private universities including North South University, Independent University Bangladesh (IUB), Brac University, American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), East West University, and many others.
Rag day celebrations at universities: UGC puts restrictions
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has put some restrictions on celebrations of rag day which is held on the last day of classes amid different programmes and fanfare.
How many poor students at pvt universities studying for free? HC asks
The High Court today (May 30, 2022) wanted a report on how many underprivileged students and children of freedom fighters have received the opportunity to study at private universities without paying tuition fees since 2010 under the relevant law.
Private universities can hold online tests in line with UGC conditions
Private universities that have completed 70 percent of academic activities for outgoing semester and have been conducting online classes successfully for theoretical courses will be able to evaluate their students through online viva exams, keeping the video open and through virtual presentations.
‘Free universities from govt intervention’
The government must adopt liberal policies and let the universities function independently, a new association of teachers demands.
Recruitment, Promotion at Univs: Irregularities for lack of uniform guidelines: VCs
Vice-chancellors of the country's public universities yesterday painted a grim picture of their teachers' recruitment and promotion process, saying different irregularities take place during the procedures as there is no uniform set of guidelines.
Financing tertiary education
Every year, after the university admission tests, we find students who score well, but cannot afford their educational expenses, and eventually drop out. Private banks, on the other hand, offer many lucrative loan products for their customers, including education loans.
No VCs in 37 private universities!
If it hadn't been for a news report it would have been hard to believe that almost half of all private universities do not have any VC and are being run with mostly acting VCs.
University without a campus
Since July 1, private universities of the country have been in the spotlight and mostly for wrong reasons. In the cacophony of arguments for and against them, an important fact seems to have been lost. A lot of them do not have a campus.
Role of private universities
The private universities have made significant contributions to higher education in Bangladesh. Regrettably, there exists lot of misconception about these.
