Dhaka, Nov 11 (V7N)- The government has taken an initiative to amend the Private Universities Act of 1992, with a proposed amendment bill set to be placed before Parliament during the current session, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said.
He also outlined the government's plan to develop Bangladesh into an education hub by attracting foreign students.
The minister made the remarks at the inauguration of the residential area of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) on Wednesday (November 11).
"The government wants to develop Bangladesh as an education hub by attracting foreign students. Work is underway with various universities, including Canberra, for this purpose," he said.
Milon said students would need to keep pace with technological developments, adding that new books would be distributed among students on December 24.
He also urged university authorities and others involved in the education sector to raise awareness and encourage students to use and develop artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively.
At the event, students were awarded prizes for their achievements in various national-level competitions. Five teachers also received the 'Best Research Award' in recognition of their research.
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