University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন
UGC
Crest of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC)
Commission overview
Formed1973; 51 years ago (1973)
JurisdictionGovernment of Bangladesh
HeadquartersUGC Bhaban, Plot# E-18/A, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
23°46′49″N 90°22′26″E / 23.7802°N 90.3738°E / 23.7802; 90.3738
Employees350
Annual budget5500 crore (US$460 million) (2024-2025)
Commission executive
Parent departmentMinistry of Education
Websiteugc.gov.bd
Footnotes
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University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন, romanizedBañglādeś Biśbobidyālaẏ mañjurī komiśan; abbreviated as UCG), is the apex body responsible for overseeing higher education in Bangladesh, ensuring quality standards, and advising on university development. It was established on 16 December 1972, according to the Presidential Order (P.O. No 10 of 1973) of the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh.[2] It regulates public and private universities, promoting academic excellence and supporting research initiatives across the country.

  1. ^ Bala, Swapan Kumar (2012). "University Grants Commission". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  2. ^ "University Grants Commission". The Daily Star. 29 May 2014. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023.