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Narrowing the Gap Between Teachers and Students in Bangladesh Universities

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Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof Dr SMA Faiz emphasized the need to bridge the distance between teachers and students in Bangladesh's universities, attributing the current challenges to this gap. He called upon university teachers to be more humane towards students, emphasizing the importance of meeting the evolving demands and aspirations of the new generation. The remarks were made during the certificate awarding ceremony of the 31st foundational training program for university teachers at the UGC auditorium. Additionally, Prof Dr Faiz announced that the UGC will soon decide on launching PhD programs at private universities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UGC Chairman, Prof Dr SMA Faiz, highlighted the need to narrow the gap between teachers and students in universities to overcome the current challenges.
  • Prof Dr Faiz suggested that university teachers should be more humane towards students to foster a positive learning environment.
  • The UGC is planning to launch PhD programs at private universities, with a decision expected soon.
  • 25 young faculty members from 13 public universities participated in a month-long foundational training program organized by the Graduate Training Institute (GTI) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) with financial support from the UGC.
  • The training program targeted emerging leaders in public universities, aiming to equip them with essential skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
  • Prof Dr Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan and Prof Dr Masuma Habib, both UGC members, as well as Prof Dr AK Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan, Vice Chancellor of BAU, also spoke at the certificate awarding ceremony.

Statistics:

  • 25 young faculty members from 13 public universities participated in the 31st foundational training program.
  • The training program was organized by the Graduate Training Institute (GTI) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) with financial support from the UGC.
  • Support from the UGC has enabled GTI to equip emerging leaders in public universities with essential skills and knowledge.

Sources:

  • The Daily Star (no date specified)
  • University Grants Commission (UGC) Website (no date specified)

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