The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has announced plans to create a permanent stakeholder dialogue platform aimed at identifying and resolving academic and administrative challenges in the country’s universities. The initiative was revealed by UGC Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed during a meeting held at the UGC office in Agargaon, Dhaka. The meeting was attended by vice-chancellors from public and private universities under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project.

According to Dr. Ahmed, the platform will facilitate regular discussions among teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to promote collaboration and experience sharing across universities. He emphasized that the initiative will strengthen professional relationships among faculty members and improve institutional efficiency. The meeting also discussed introducing continuous training programs for university teachers, including management training for senior faculty and foundational training for new teachers.

The UGC plans to link training with promotions and develop a pool of local and international trainers. These programs will be implemented under the HEAT project through residential and hybrid formats, aligning with the government’s strategic vision for transforming higher education.