Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, a Founding Member of the American International University (AIUB) Board of Trustees and the Secretary General of the Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB), met with the newly appointed Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), Prof. Dr. SMA Faiz, at the UGC office. The visit took place on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, and underscored the university's commitment to enhancing the quality of higher education in Bangladesh. Mr. Ishtiaque also met with Prof. Dr. M. Anwar Hossen, Member of the UGC for Private Universities.
The meeting discussed potential collaborative opportunities within the private higher education sector in Bangladesh, including the PhD programs and various scholarships at private universities. Prof. Dr. SMA Faiz and Prof. Dr. M. Anwar Hossen engaged in insightful discussions with Mr. Ishtiaque Abedin, Secretary General of APUB, focusing on strengthening the role of private universities in promoting academic excellence and fostering innovation and research. The visit marks a significant step toward building a stronger partnership between the UGC and private universities in Bangladesh.
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