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North South University and BSPUA organized a roundtable discussion on the higher education landscape of Bangladesh, focusing on policy, research, technology and academic excellence.

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A roundtable discussion on the context of higher education in Bangladesh was held at North South University. North South University and Bangladesh Society for Private University Academics (BSPUA) jointly organized the event on Monday (March 9). The topic of discussion was 'Higher Education Landscape of Bangladesh: Contemporary Thoughts.'

The roundtable discussion was attended by State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj as the chief guest. The special guests were Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh Chairman Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, NSU Board of Trustees founder and life member Benazir Ahmed, and Vice Chancellor of the university Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury. The session was presided over by Eastern University Vice Chancellor and BSPUA President Professor Farid A. Sobhani.

In his speech as the chief guest, State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj stressed the importance of advancing policy support and academic excellence together to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. He said, "We need evidence-based policies. We need to listen to all stakeholders, including students, teachers, and others, to build a strong and inclusive higher education system."

In his speech as a special guest, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan said, 'Private universities are now an important foundation of higher education in the country. However, to expand higher education, we need to strengthen all levels of education. There is a need for everyone's participation in formulating policies in the education sector.'

North South University Vice Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury said, "Bangladesh's higher education sector is undergoing rapid change; to survive in the global competition, universities need to place more emphasis on research, use of technology, and international cooperation."

"Most of the world's top universities are run by private enterprises. Therefore, the government should support private universities through financial assistance, supportive policies, and a favorable regulatory environment," said Benazir Ahmed, founder of the NSU Board of Trustees.

In his speech as the chairman of the session, Professor Farid A. Sobhani said, 'Regular exchange of views among academics is very important for the future development of higher education. Through such discussions, we can find practical solutions for the development of higher education in Bangladesh. Coordination between universities, policymakers and the industry is necessary for sustainable progress.'

After the discussion, an open exchange of views was held among the academicians and participants over Iftar on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Later, an Iftar Mahfil was organized on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. The participants of the event expressed the hope that such discussions will play a helpful role in determining effective policies and strategies for the development of the higher education sector in Bangladesh.

NSU Admission Test and TOEFL Reading Sample Questions by Bright Prep

1. What was the main topic of the roundtable discussion?
A. The future of primary education in South Asia
B. The higher education landscape of Bangladesh
C. The role of foreign universities in Bangladesh
D. The history of North South University

Answer: B

2. Who jointly organized the event?
A. North South University and the Ministry of Education
B. BSPUA and the University Grants Commission
C. North South University and BSPUA
D. Eastern University and APUB

Answer: C

3. According to the passage, what did Bobby Hajjaj emphasize in his speech?
A. The need to reduce the number of private universities
B. The importance of combining policy support with academic excellence
C. The value of replacing teachers with technology
D. The need to focus only on urban students

Answer: B

4. The word “stressed” in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. denied
B. questioned
C. emphasized
D. avoided

Answer: C

5. According to Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, what is necessary to expand higher education?
A. Closing small universities
B. Strengthening all levels of education
C. Reducing student enrollment
D. Limiting policy discussions to administrators

Answer: B

6. What did Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury say universities need in order to survive global competition?
A. Less research and fewer partnerships
B. More local exams only
C. Greater emphasis on research, technology, and international cooperation
D. More traditional teaching methods only

Answer: C

7. What kind of support for private universities did Benazir Ahmed mention?
A. Financial assistance, supportive policies, and a favorable regulatory environment
B. Free housing for all students
C. Fewer research opportunities
D. Mandatory foreign ownership

Answer: A

8. According to Professor Farid A. Sobhani, what is necessary for sustainable progress?
A. Competition between universities only
B. Coordination between universities, policymakers, and industry
C. Fewer academic discussions
D. Replacing policy with business decisions

Answer: B

Inference Questions

9. What can be inferred from the passage about the participants’ view of such discussions?
A. They believe these discussions are mostly ceremonial
B. They think these discussions can help shape effective policies and strategies
C. They consider the discussions unnecessary
D. They believe only government officials should attend them

Answer: B

10. It can be inferred that the organizers believe higher education in Bangladesh:
A. does not need any reform
B. is facing challenges and opportunities in a changing global environment
C. should rely only on public universities
D. is already the strongest in the region

Answer: B

Summary Question

11. Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
A. A roundtable at North South University discussed the future of higher education in Bangladesh, highlighting policy support, academic excellence, research, technology, and cooperation as key to progress.
B. The event focused only on Ramadan celebrations and social activities.
C. Participants agreed that private universities should replace public universities completely.
D. The meeting mainly discussed primary school curriculum reform.

Answer: A

Vocabulary in Context

12. The word “favorable” in the passage is closest in meaning to:
A. supportive
B. uncertain
C. harmful
D. temporary

Answer: A

NSU UG Admission Test Essay Writing and TOEFL Speaking Sample Questions by Bright Prep

13. Integrated Speaking Prompt:
Using details from the passage, explain what speakers at the roundtable believed was necessary for the development of higher education in Bangladesh.

14. Independent Writing Prompt:
Do you agree or disagree that private universities should receive more government support? Use reasons and examples to support your answer.

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Options
1.
A) delivered
B) avoided
C) postponed
D) ignored

2.
A) examined
B) disregarded
C) complicated
D) simplified

3.
A) analyzed
B) overlooked
C) destroyed
D) celebrated

4.
A) repositioned
B) discarded
C) suppressed
D) ignored

5.
A) concluded
B) disrupted
C) hindered
D) neglected

Answer Key
1 — A) delivered
2 — A) examined

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