It was an exciting day at the new BRAC University campus! Joined by esteemed educationalist Professor Dr Muhammed Alamgir, Acting Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), we celebrated the launching of a book titled “Ekush Shotoke Bangladesh: Shikkhar Rupantor" authored by Dr Manzoor Ahmed, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at BRAC University.
Thought-provoking discussions on the future of education unfolded, featuring insights from key figures like Professor Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, Acting Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University, Dr Syed Manzoorul Islam, Professor Emeritus of the University of Dhaka, and Munia Islam Mozumder, Chief Executive Officer, Teach For Bangladesh.
Dr Alamgir explored the climate-friendly new campus of BRAC University, praising its commitment to safeguarding Mother Nature and academic excellence. The new inner-city campus is more than just bricks and mortar – it's a vibrant hub for learning, research, and sustainability. Here's to a future where academia and nature thrive hand in hand.
About the book and author:
Dr Manzoor Ahmed’s book “Ekush Shotoke Bangladesh: Shikkhar Rupantor", released in 2023, critically examines the current education system in Bangladesh, spanning from pre-primary to higher education. It emphasizes the urgent need for a comprehensive transformation in the education sector and offers the author’s fundamental thoughts on necessary educational reforms. Additionally, this book serves as a valuable resource for those advocating for positive changes in the Bangladesh educational landscape.
Dr. Manzoor Ahmed has been working with the International Council for Educational Development and UNICEF in the United States since 1970. Additionally, he has collaborated with education initiatives in Bangladesh and BRAC. Due to his extensive work in education, this book is acclaimed as it comprehensively portrays the overview and transformation of education in Bangladesh.