ASM Amanullah, Vice-Chancellor of the National University, recently observed alarming academic malpractice and lack of industry relevance during a visit to a college in Dhaka. He noted students openly using AI tools on their mobile phones during exams while principals remained indifferent. Speaking at a CPD event, Amanullah criticized the university’s outdated examination system and curriculum, saying the connection between education and industry is nearly nonexistent. Yet, no one addresses this issue because major companies continue to recruit graduates from National University despite their low skills and ambition. He disclosed troubling academic irregularities, such as physics teachers entering marks for philosophy courses and full marks being awarded in science exams without practical labs. Many colleges either lack proper labs or do not conduct meaningful laboratory work.