After considerable delay, Bangladesh’s Education Ministry has finally formulated a rule that allows foreign universities, branch campuses or study centres to operate academic activities in the country, fulfilling a long-standing demand by local representatives of foreign universities and some students. Under this regulation foreign institutions can open their full-fledged campus in Bangladesh or maintain educational activities by opening a branch campus or a study centre in the country.

Currently there are 35 public and 77 private universities in Bangladesh. According to the Bangladesh University Grants Commission, a total of 511,987 students are enrolled in the institutions – and the number of students is growing every year.

Four years after the Private University Act 2010, the government has followed up with the rule. Government will publish authentic English Text of this law soon through a Govt gazette http://www.dpp.gov.bd/upload_file/gazettes/10870_52279.pdf

The SIEM team in Bangladesh would be happy to provide support and consultancy in exploring opportunities in this prospective field of partnerships for UK institutions. British Council Bangladesh has a strong relationship with the Ministry of Education & University Grants Commission and also has close liaison with the private sector education providers.

For further information please contact:

M Jahir Uddin
Project Manager SIEM
British Council Bangladesh
Email: jahir.uddin@bd.britishcouncil.org