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University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

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University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন
Crest of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC)
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Commission overview
Formed1973; 53 years ago (1973)
JurisdictionGovernment of Bangladesh
Headquarters
Employees350
Annual budget৳5500 crore (US$450 million) (2024-2025)
Commission executive
Parent department
Ministry of Education
Websiteugc.gov.bd
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University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন, romanized: Bañglādeś Biśbobidyālaẏ mañjurī komiśan; abbreviated as UGC) is the apex body responsible for overseeing higher education in Bangladesh, ensuring quality standards, and advising on university development. It was established on 16 December 1972, according to the Presidential Order (P.O. No 10 of 1973) of the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh.[2] It regulates public and private universities, promoting academic excellence and supporting research initiatives across the country.

History

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In 2010, the Government of Bangladesh announced reform in the UGC, deciding to change UGC into Higher Education Commission of Bangladesh (HEC), which would supposedly develop, expand and enhance the quality of tertiary education in the country.[3][4]

Purpose

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The UGC is the apex body of all the affiliated public, private and international universities of Bangladesh.

It provides funds for "Government Funded Universities" of Bangladesh. Its mission is to ensure the quality of higher education throughout the country. Private universities must obtain permission from UGC before they are eligible to operate. UGC was designed to maintain the autonomous nature of the universities. The underlying principle is that the government should not engage directly with universities, either individually or collectively; rather, it should interact through the UGC, which in turn liaises directly with the universities. UGC offers scholarships to outstanding students, funds research, and organizes seminars.

Administrative structure

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BUGC consists of the following members:

  • Chairman: Mamun Ahmed
  • Full-time members: 5
  • Part-time members: 6
  • Vice-Chancellors: 2 (by rotation)
  • Professors of Universities: 3 (from the universities Vice-Chancellors of which are not members)
  • Government nominees: 3 (Secretary, Minister of education, a member of the Planning Commission)
  • Representative of the Ministry of Finance: 1 (not below the rank of a secretary)
Former Chairmen of the Commission
Name Term length Years of service
Dr. Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury 13 April 1973 – 25 January 1975 1 year, 9 months
Dr. ABM Habibullah 12 February 1975 – 5 July 1977 2 years, 5 months
Dr. M A Naser 6 July 1977 – 17 February 1981 3 years, 7 months
Dr. M. A. Bari 18 February 1981 – 17 February 1989 8 years
Syed Ali Ahsan 2 March 1989 – 18 December 1990 1 year, 9 months
Dr. M Shamsul Huq 19 March 1991 – 18 March 1995 4 years
Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed 8 April 1995 – 7 April 1999 4 years
Dr. A. T. M. Zahurul Huq 8 April 1999 – 7 April 2003 4 years
Dr. Mohammad Asaduzzaman 16 April 2003 – 15 April 2007 4 years
Nazrul Islam 7 May 2007 – 6 May 2011 4 years
Dr. A K Azad Chowdhury 8 May 2011 – 7 May 2015 4 years
Abdul Mannan 7 May 2015 – 7 May 2019 4 years
Kazi Shahidullah 22 May 2019 – 11 August 2024 5 years, 3 months
Syed Muhammed Abul Faiz 5 September 2024 - 16 March 2026
Mamun Ahmed[5] 16 March 2026 – present

Divisions

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  • Administrative Division
  • Planning and Development Division
  • Information Management, Communication and Training Division
  • Finance and Accounts Division
  • Private Universities Division
  • Public Universities Division
  • Research and Publication Division
  • Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance and Right to Information Division
  • Institute of Scientific Instrumentation (ISI) is a subsidiary organ of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.

Registered Universities

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There are 60 Public Universities, 116 Private Universities, 3 International Universities, and 2 special universities registered under UGC, Bangladesh.[6]

Academic Transformation Fund

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The Academic Transformation Fund (ATF) is a component of the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project that provides competitive grants to support research, institutional development, and quality enhancement in higher education.[7][8] The project aims to improve the quality of higher education, modernize digital campus infrastructure, enhance graduate employability, and increase women's participation and leadership in higher education.[9]

According to the Academic Transformation Fund Operational Manual, universities are grouped into Category A, Category B, and Category C based on the number of full-time academic staff holding PhD degrees and research publications indexed in Scopus. Category A includes the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, University of Chittagong, North South University, Daffodil International University, BRAC University, and other universities.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Bala, Swapan Kumar (2012). "University Grants Commission". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ↑ "University Grants Commission". The Daily Star. 29 May 2014. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ↑ "UGC to be higher edu commission: PM". The Daily Star. 7 January 2016. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "DU pro-VC Mamun Ahmed appointed UGC chairman". Daily Sun. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "UGC Approved University List".
  7. ↑ "Academic Transformation Fund (ATF)". HEAT Project, UGC. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "UGC chairman sees major transformation in higher education through HEAT project". The Business Standard. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "About HEAT Project". Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project, UGC. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Annex 3: Grouping of Universities by the Number of Teachers Holding PhD and Research Publications in Scopus Indexed Journal". Academic Transformation Fund Operational Manual: Annexes (PDF) (Report). University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. 2024. p. 89. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 July 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.

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