Private Universities
Accreditation council soon
Says education adviser
The government will soon set up an accreditation council consisting of a group of experts which will independently review the academic standards of private universities, said Education Adviser to Prime Minister Prof Alauddin Ahmed yesterday.
The council will allow everyone know where each university stands, ensuring healthy competition and quality education, he added.
Prof Alauddin said these as chief guest at the eight convocation ceremony of Brac University at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital.
He also emphasised decentralisation of higher education away from the capital to ensure quality education for all.
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of Brac University, said the university focuses on liberal education, encouraging students to learn the effective art of asking questions.
Around 741 students, including 276 post-grads and 465 undergrads, were awarded their degrees. Among them eight were conferred gold medals.
Vice Chancellor Prof Ainun Nishat and Pro-Vice Chancellor Golam Samdani Fakir were present among others.
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