University of Bogura may begin academic activities with nine departments

A 10-member expert committee of the University Grants Commission (UGC) has assessed the rationale and feasibility of launching nine departments under five faculties at the University of Bogura, with the institution aiming to begin academic activities in the 2026-27 academic year.

The committee conducted an on-site inspection on Tuesday (October 13) to review the need for the proposed departments, preparations for launching academic activities and the availability of relevant facilities.

The team was led by Professor Dr Abdullah-Al-Mamun, the UGC member in charge of its Public University Management Division. It examined the justification and feasibility of opening the proposed departments.

Other committee members included UGC member Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Chowdhury; Dhaka University Finance Department Professor Dr A. A. Mahbub Uddin Chowdhury; Professor Dr Md Abdur Razzaq of Dhaka University's Computer Science and Engineering Department; and Professor Dr Nevin Farida of its English Department.

The committee also included Professor Dr Md Samiul Ahsan Talukder of Sylhet Agricultural University; Professor Dr Mohammad Zahid Hossain, chairman of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Department at Rajshahi University; Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Professor Dr Mohammad Mamun; Dhaka University Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Department Associate Professor Dr Shamim Ahmed Dewan; and UGC Additional Director Dr Md Mohibul Ahsan.

Those present during the inspection included Islamic Arabic University's Professor Dr Mohammad Abu Zafar Khan; Naogaon University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Moha. Hasanath Ali; Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Tarikul Islam; Begum Rokeya University's Associate Professor Dr Harunur Rashid; and UGC Senior Assistant Director Mohammad Mamunur Rashid Khan.

The inspection was part of preparations to launch academic activities at the University of Bogura in the 2026-27 academic year.

The feasibility assessment of nine departments under five faculties marks a step towards preparing the university to begin academic operations. However, approval of the proposed departments and the final timeline for starting classes will depend on decisions by the relevant authorities.