| বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন | |
 Crest of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) | |
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| Commission overview | |
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| Formed | 1973; 52 years ago (1973) |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | UGC Bhaban, Plot# E-18/A,Agargaon,Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,Dhaka, Bangladesh 23°46′49″N90°22′26″E / 23.7802°N 90.3738°E /23.7802; 90.3738 |
| Employees | 350 |
| Annual budget | ৳5500crore (US$450 million) (2024-2025) |
| Commission executive | |
| Parent department | Ministry of Education |
| Website | ugc |
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University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (Bengali:বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন,romanized: Bañglādeś Biśbobidyālaẏ mañjurī komiśan; abbreviated asUGC) is the apex body responsible for overseeing higher education inBangladesh, 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 theGovernment of People's Republic of Bangladesh.[2] It regulates public and private universities, promoting academic excellence and supporting research initiatives across the country.
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.[3][4]
The UGC is the apex body of all the affiliatedpublic,private andinternationaluniversities 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.
BUGC consists of the following members:
| Former Chairmen of the Commission | ||
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| Name | Term length | Years of Service |
| Dr.Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury | 13 April 1973 – 25 January 1975 | 1 year, 9 months |
| Dr.ABM Habibullah | 12 February 1975 – 5 July 1977 | 2 years, 5 months |
| Dr.M A Naser | 6 July 1977 – 17 February 1981 | 3 years, 7 months |
| Dr.M. A. Bari | 18 February 1981 – 17 February 1989 | 8 years |
| Syed Ali Ahsan | 2 March 1989 – 18 December 1990 | 1 year, 9 months |
| Dr.M Shamsul Huq | 19 March 1991 – 18 March 1995 | 4 years |
| Dr.Iajuddin Ahmed | 8 April 1995 – 7 April 1999 | 4 years |
| Dr.A. T. M. Zahurul Huq | 8 April 1999 – 7 April 2003 | 4 years |
| Dr.Mohammad Asaduzzaman | 16 April 2003 – 15 April 2007 | 4 years |
| Nazrul Islam | 7 May 2007 – 6 May 2011 | 4 years |
| Dr.A K Azad Chowdhury | 8 May 2011 – 7 May 2015 | 4 years |
| Abdul Mannan | 7 May 2015 – 7 May 2019 | 4 years |
| Kazi Shahidullah | 22 May 2019 – 11 August 2024 | 5 years, 3 months |
| Syed Muhammed Abul Faiz | 5 September 2024 – present | Ongoing |
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There are 57 Public Universities, 116 Private Universities, 3 International Universities, and 2 special universities registered under UGC, Bangladesh.[7]
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