Private University Act Amendment Bill to Be Placed in Parliament: Education Minister

The government has taken steps to amend the Private University Act, 1992. Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said the amendment bill would be placed in the current session of Parliament. He also said the government plans to attract foreign students and make Bangladesh an international centre for higher education.

The minister made these remarks on Wednesday (November 11) at the opening ceremony of the residential area of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). He said the government wants to attract foreign students and develop Bangladesh as an education hub. To achieve this goal, the government is working with universities in different countries, including Canberra in Australia. He also said the government plans to improve facilities at higher education institutions in Bangladesh for international students.

The education minister said students must gain technological knowledge and skills to keep up with the modern world. He especially stressed the need to encourage students to use and develop artificial intelligence (AI) properly. He also urged university authorities and others involved in the education sector to become more aware of these issues. The minister further said that new textbooks would be distributed among students on December 24.

At the event, students who achieved success in various national competitions were given awards. Five teachers also received the ‘Best Research Award’ in recognition of their contributions to research.