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As of the report’s publication in October 2023, Bangladesh boasted 53 public universities and 110 private universities, engaging in academic activities across 100 institutions. The total student population in these universities, including affiliated colleges and madrasas, stood at 4,756,747.

Symposium in Bangladesh explores experiential learning in higher education

The speakers at the seminar engaged in discussions with students regarding the numerous opportunities available for studying abroad, as stated in a press release issued on Oct. 2. They also shared valuable insights into academic experiences and research prospects for both faculty members and students.

In May this year, a parliamentary inquiry uncovered private vocational education and training providers working with unregulated education agents to lure students from prestigious universities for commissions, promote work visas, and create “ghost colleges” awarding degrees without actual attendance.

Over 100 foreign students at the Islamic University of Technology in Gazipur demonstrated to demand the cancellation of the ‘backlog’ system and the recruitment of 30 percent of teachers from their ranks. The protesters also called for better facilities in hostels and an increase in the quality of education.

The European Union has issued €44.875 million ($49.1 million) to the Government of Bangladesh, representing the third installment of the ongoing Education Budget Support program. The funds aim to further educational reforms in the country, in line with national and international commitments.

After a sharp decline in 2020 and 2021, international student enrollment appears to have largely recovered, according to the Institute of International Education’s annual study.

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