Bangladesh National University (NU) is not a separate entity, but refers to the National University of Bangladesh, a central educational institution responsible for supervising the numerous affiliated colleges in Bangladesh. Founded in 1992, the National University of Bangladesh's main responsibilities are to manage and supervise the teaching quality, examination arrangements, and degree awarding of many affiliated colleges across the country.

Here are some key points about the National University of Bangladesh:

Overview

Founded: 1992

Nature: Public education management agency

Functions: Responsible for supervising and managing affiliated colleges across the country, ensuring teaching quality, organizing unified examinations, and issuing degree certificates.

Mission and Vision

Mission: Through effective management and supervision, improve the quality of higher education across the country, promote equal educational opportunities, and support research and development.

Vision: To become a leading educational institution that promotes academic excellence, research innovation, and social responsibility.

Affiliated Colleges

The National University of Bangladesh does not directly offer teaching courses, but achieves this goal through its large network of affiliated colleges. These affiliated colleges are located in various regions of Bangladesh and provide education at different levels from undergraduate to postgraduate, covering multiple disciplines such as arts, science, and commerce.

Courses and Degrees

Undergraduate courses: including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), etc.

Postgraduate courses: providing Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), etc.

Education Quality Assurance

The National University has formulated a series of rules and regulations to ensure that all affiliated colleges follow a unified syllabus, assessment standards, and examination system. In addition, it will regularly evaluate each college to ensure that they meet the established educational standards.

Research and Publication

Although the National University itself is not a research institution, it encourages faculty and students in its affiliated colleges to engage in research and supports the publication of academic publications to promote the dissemination of knowledge and the advancement of academia.

Social Services

Through its affiliated colleges, the National University is involved in various community services and social development projects, such as adult education, vocational training, and educational assistance programs for disadvantaged groups.