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Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics
“A center of professional excellence for development of private university
teachers and enhancement of quality tertiary education in Bangladesh”
Prof. Dr. Sazzad Hossain
Thanks to the Executive Council (EC) of Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) for inviting me to assume the responsibility as the Chief Advisor. I am very glad to learn that nationally reputed academicians and the Vice-Chancellors of a number of leading private universities are available in the Advisory Board of BSPUA. As the Chief Advisor of the society, I feel honored and proud to be a part of BSPUA’s
Prof. Dr. Sazzad Hossain
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
CHIEF ADVISOR’S MESSAGE
It’s my pleasure to assume the responsibility as the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA). I am also glad to learn that nationally acclaimed academicians and the Vice-Chancellors of a number of leading private universities are also in the Advisory Board of BSPUA. I am honored and proud to be a part of BSPUA’s noble vision and mission as the Chief Advisor.
I welcome all the distinguished fellows and all categories of members of BSPUA for joining the Society. I am confident that the Society will initiate a number of continued professional development (CPD) programs that will not only help the academics to develop themselves but also be regarded as the most effective avenue for the development of the teaching community in the private selector of tertiary education in Bangladesh. At present, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has taken a good number of initiatives to patronize the universities in teaching, learning, and research. I hope BSPUA will remain in touch with the UGC and find opportunities to join different initiatives taken by the Government of Bangladesh.
The daughter of Bangabandhu and honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has already taken several initiatives for desired transformations to mitigate the increasing multi-faceted challenges in a highly competitive higher education landscape. Through these transformation processes, the tertiary education of Bangladesh will stand out with distinct features in future. Now the Bangladeshi universities are dedicated mainly to the dissemination of knowledge, but the UGC, under the guidance of Honorable Prime Minister, has taken attempt to create research-intensive universities in Bangladesh. UGC is also supportive of international collaborations and industry-academia linkages, where the quantity and quality of teaching and research initiatives might be enhanced, especially in the private universities.
BSPUA should support the plans and actions of the Government of Bangladesh for digitalization, globalization, and sustainability. Despite having a history of 50 years, the Government has started the process of developing a national ICT strategy only in 1997. In 2002, Bangladesh identified ICT as a “Thrust Sector” as it represents potential for quick wins in reforms, job creation, industry growth, improving governance and facilitating inclusion, and as it has high spillover effects to other sectors. Today, in Bangladesh, the overall IT sector has emerged as a prioritized segment. Now, online teaching and learning have become possible, especially in the private universities, because of a strong IT infrastructure, support systems, and availability of the facilities throughout the country. Digital Bangladesh was an Idea of IT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy who advised and guided the concerned ministries to utilize technology for management, administration and governance to ensure accountability and transparency at all levels of the society and state. In order to materialize the IT dream of the Advisor, the development of countrywide backbone and expected number of human recourses are the crucial needs, where private universities can significantly contribute, and BSPUA can extend cooperation and support to expedite the process.
I wish BSPUA to become a great space for the private university teaching professionals in Bangladesh to enhance collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Sazzad Hossain
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
CHIEF ADVISOR’S MESSAGE
It’s my pleasure to assume the responsibility as the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA). I am also glad to learn that nationally acclaimed academicians and the Vice-Chancellors of a number of leading private universities are also in the Advisory Board of BSPUA. I am honored and proud to be a part of BSPUA’s noble vision and mission as the Chief Advisor.
I welcome all the distinguished fellows and all categories of members of BSPUA for joining the Society. I am confident that the Society will initiate a number of continued professional development (CPD) programs that will not only help the academics to develop themselves but also be regarded as the most effective avenue for the development of the teaching community in the private selector of tertiary education in Bangladesh. At present, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has taken a good number of initiatives to patronize the universities in teaching, learning, and research. I hope BSPUA will remain in touch with the UGC and find opportunities to join different initiatives taken by the Government of Bangladesh.
The daughter of Bangabandhu and honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has already taken several initiatives for desired transformations to mitigate the increasing multi-faceted challenges in a highly competitive higher education landscape. Through these transformation processes, the tertiary education of Bangladesh will stand out with distinct features in future. Now the Bangladeshi universities are dedicated mainly to the dissemination of knowledge, but the UGC, under the guidance of Honorable Prime Minister, has taken attempt to create research-intensive universities in Bangladesh. UGC is also supportive of international collaborations and industry-academia linkages, where the quantity and quality of teaching and research initiatives might be enhanced, especially in the private universities.
BSPUA should support the plans and actions of the Government of Bangladesh for digitalization, globalization, and sustainability. Despite having a history of 50 years, the Government has started the process of developing a national ICT strategy only in 1997. In 2002, Bangladesh identified ICT as a “Thrust Sector” as it represents potential for quick wins in reforms, job creation, industry growth, improving governance and facilitating inclusion, and as it has high spillover effects to other sectors. Today, in Bangladesh, the overall IT sector has emerged as a prioritized segment. Now, online teaching and learning have become possible, especially in the private universities, because of a strong IT infrastructure, support systems, and availability of the facilities throughout the country. Digital Bangladesh was an Idea of IT Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy who advised and guided the concerned ministries to utilize technology for management, administration and governance to ensure accountability and transparency at all levels of the society and state. In order to materialize the IT dream of the Advisor, the development of countrywide backbone and expected number of human recourses are the crucial needs, where private universities can significantly contribute, and BSPUA can extend cooperation and support to expedite the process.
I wish BSPUA to become a great space for the private university teaching professionals in Bangladesh to enhance collaboration.
Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) has been established with the vision to become a center of excellence for professional development of private university academics, to contribute to the enhancement of quality higher education and to participate in national development in line with the priorities of the Government of Bangladesh and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I am very pleased that Prof. Dr. Sazzad Hossain, Honorable Member, University Grants Commission (UGC),
Prof. Dr. F. A. Sobhani
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) has been established with the vision to become a center of excellence for professional development of private university academics, to contribute to the enhancement of quality higher education and to participate in national development in line with the priorities of the Government of Bangladesh and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I am very pleased that Prof. Dr. Sazzad Hossain, Honorable Member, University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has assumed the responsibility as the Chief Advisor of BSPUA. Nationally reputed academicians, a number of Vice-Chancellors and industry professional leaders have joined as Advisors in the Advisory Board of the Society.
Faculty members of the private universities have been endeavoring to form an association since 2007. A number of online pages and groups are noticed informally among the faculty members to exchange their views and share thoughts and ideas among them. BSPUA is the first ever association of the private university academics in Bangladesh formally started its journey on 24 June 2021. At present faculty members from the leading private universities have joined the Society. As per the bylaws of the Society, an Executive Council (EC) consisting of the faculty members from 21 leading private universities is the decision-making body of BSPUA. There are five categories of memberships at BSPUA. These are: (1) Life Fellow, (ii) Fellow, (iii) General Members, (iv) Associate Member, and (v) NRB-Fellow. Faculty members serving in the private universities at home and abroad are convivially welcome to the society for REWARDS where R stands for Research, E for Empowerment, W for Welfare, A for Academia, R for Recreation, D for Development, and S for Support.
Members of BSPUA shall be able to join the events and programs organized by the Society. The members, compared with non-members, will get priority invitation and access to the programs and events and will enjoy the discounted fees, if there is any, preferential rates, etc. in the Society events. They will also get privileges from the initiatives and offerings under Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with different financial and non-financial institutions, IT services, R&D centers, hospitality and tourism industry, group insurance schemes, health providers and so on. Life Fellows and Fellows of the Society shall be able to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM). They are eligible to become Panel Members of the Executive Council of the Society and cast vote for electing the EC Panel. Life Fellows will enjoy the most priority access to all programs and events organized by the Society.
It is expected that faculty members from all private universities will gradually join the BSPUA and contribute to materialize its mission and vision. May Almighty accept our efforts.
Prof. Dr. F. A. Sobhani
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) has been established with the vision to become a center of excellence for professional development of private university academics, to contribute to the enhancement of quality higher education and to participate in national development in line with the priorities of the Government of Bangladesh and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I am very pleased that Prof. Dr. Sazzad Hossain, Honorable Member, University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has assumed the responsibility as the Chief Advisor of BSPUA. Nationally reputed academicians, a number of Vice-Chancellors and industry professional leaders have joined as Advisors in the Advisory Board of the Society.
Faculty members of the private universities have been endeavoring to form an association since 2007. A number of online pages and groups are noticed informally among the faculty members to exchange their views and share thoughts and ideas among them. BSPUA is the first ever association of the private university academics in Bangladesh formally started its journey on 24 June 2021. At present faculty members from the leading private universities have joined the Society. As per the bylaws of the Society, an Executive Council (EC) consisting of the faculty members from 21 leading private universities is the decision-making body of BSPUA. There are five categories of memberships at BSPUA. These are: (1) Life Fellow, (ii) Fellow, (iii) General Members, (iv) Associate Member, and (v) NRB-Fellow. Faculty members serving in the private universities at home and abroad are convivially welcome to the society for REWARDS where R stands for Research, E for Empowerment, W for Welfare, A for Academia, R for Recreation, D for Development, and S for Support.
Members of BSPUA shall be able to join the events and programs organized by the Society. The members, compared with non-members, will get priority invitation and access to the programs and events and will enjoy the discounted fees, if there is any, preferential rates, etc. in the Society events. They will also get privileges from the initiatives and offerings under Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with different financial and non-financial institutions, IT services, R&D centers, hospitality and tourism industry, group insurance schemes, health providers and so on. Life Fellows and Fellows of the Society shall be able to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM). They are eligible to become Panel Members of the Executive Council of the Society and cast vote for electing the EC Panel. Life Fellows will enjoy the most priority access to all programs and events organized by the Society.
It is expected that faculty members from all private universities will gradually join the BSPUA and contribute to materialize its mission and vision. May Almighty accept our efforts.
Prof. Dr. Farid A. Sobhani
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