University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

In 2010, the Government of Bangladesh announced reform in the UGC, deciding to change UGC into Higher Education Commission of Bangladesh (HEC), which would supposedly develop, expand and enhance the quality of tertiary education in the country. ==Purpose==

The UGC is the apex body of all the affiliated public, private and international universities of Bangladesh. It provides funds for "Government Funded Universities" of Bangladesh. Its mission is to ensure the quality of higher education throughout the country. Private universities must obtain permission from UGC before they are eligible to operate. UGC was designed to maintain the autonomous nature of the universities. The underlying principle is that the government should not engage directly with universities, either individually or collectively; rather, it should interact through the UGC, which in turn liaises directly with the universities. UGC offers scholarships to outstanding students, funds research, and organizes seminars. == Administrative structure ==

BUGC consists of the following members: • Chairman: Mamun Ahmed • Full-time members: 5 • Part-time members: 6 • Vice-Chancellors: 2 (by rotation) • Professors of Universities: 3 (from the universities Vice-Chancellors of which are not members) • Government nominees: 3 (Secretary, Minister of education, a member of the Planning Commission) • Representative of the Ministry of Finance: 1 (not below the rank of a secretary) ==Divisions==

• Administrative Division • Planning and Development Division • Information Management, Communication and Training Division • Finance and Accounts Division • Private Universities Division • Public Universities Division • Research and Publication Division • Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance and Right to Information Division • Institute of Scientific Instrumentation (ISI) is a subsidiary organ of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh. ==Registered Universities==

There are 57 Public Universities, 116 Private Universities, 3 International Universities, and 2 special universities registered under UGC, Bangladesh. Public Universities at a glance ==See also==