CU to test aspiring teachers

The Chittagong University authorities have decided to include a written test and a mock lecture session for recruiting teachers.

The decision was taken at a syndicate meeting yesterday.

Now candidates, who fulfil the CGPA requirement, will have to sit for a written test, face a viva voce and then take a class before they can be selected.

"The decision was taken after allegations surfaced that although some teachers have a very good CGPA, they cannot teach properly in the classroom," said Tanvir Mohammad Haydar Arif, associate professor and a syndicate member.

The authorities also took a decision to keep the university close on Fridays and Saturdays in line with other public universities.

The decision will be implemented from January, 2016.