Staff Reporter :
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Sunday signed an agreement with 17 universities -16 public and one private- to implement 38 sub-projects for ensuring quality higher education.
The Commission and the representatives of the Universities signed the agreement at the UGC auditorium.
The sub-projects involving Tk 57.62 crore will be implemented under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP).
UGC Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan was present at the agreement signing ceremony as the chief guest.
The universities are: Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh
University of Engineering and Technology, Chittagong University, Jahangirnagar University, Khulna University, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Moulana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Sylhet Agricultural University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology and Bangladesh University of Business and Technology.
Professor Abdul Mannan hoped that the quality in higher education would be ensured if the agreements were implemented properly. He also requested all the Vice-Chancellors of the universities to give attention to fulfil the UGC’s demand.
