National University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.S.M. Amanullah stated that around one million students graduate annually from the university, with about 40 percent facing frustration in the job market due to an outdated syllabus. He made the remarks on Thursday at a meeting with principals from colleges in Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban districts, held at Rangamati Government College.

He said that over the past five decades since independence, Bangladesh has failed to build effective links between education, research, and industry, leaving the country behind in the global technological race. To make higher education more employment-oriented, the university has begun curriculum reforms, making information technology and English compulsory subjects in undergraduate honors programs. The institution has also initiated collaborations with local and international universities and industries, supported by UNICEF and other organizations.

The Vice-Chancellor listened to the principals’ feedback and promised to incorporate their suggestions into the university’s plans. He emphasized that despite a large population, Bangladesh faces a shortage of skilled manpower due to insufficient investment in education compared to infrastructure development.