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.

On September 2, the student front of a political party announced its intention to form committees in 16 private universities.  It was greeted with apprehension and alarm. 

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.