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SOHORAB-UGC-WORKSHOP
National qualification framework stressed to compete in int’l arena
DHAKA, Dec 18, 2018 (BSS) – Secondary and Higher Education Division
Secretary Md Sohorab Hossain today said National Qualification Framework
(NQF) is highly needed for ensuring quality education at tertiary level to
compete with other counterparts in national and international arenas.
He made the call while addressing a daylong workshop titled ‘Bangladesh
National Qualification Framework’ at UGC auditorium here today.
Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) of University Grants Commission (UGC)
organised this workshop.
He also underscored the need for transforming country’s human being into
human resource.
With UGC Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan in the chair, the workshop was
addressed by members of UGC Dr Yousuf Ali Mollah and Dr Md Akhtar Hossain as
special guests.
UGC Chairman in his speech said higher education has been gaining momentum
and pace in Bangladesh over the years.
“Now quality enhancement at tertiary education needs to be ensured,” he
added.
He also called upon all concerned with education especially in higher
education sector to work together for equipping the next generation with
updated knowledge and skills.
Vice-Chancellors from Public and Private Universities, Dr Gauranga Chandra
Mohanta, project director of Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project
(HEQEP), Dr Md Khaled, secretary of UGC, Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman, senior
operations officer, World Bank and high officials from Education Ministry,
UGC, World Bank, and HEQEP, were present on the occasion.
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