ADB will assist the proposed project involving 250 million US dollars. The project will be implemented in Dhaka University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Jahangirnagar University, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Islamic University of Technology, East West University, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, BRAC University and Daffodil International University under the supervision of the UGC. At the same time, UGC along with High Tech Park authority will supervise the IT sector. UGC Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan held a meeting on the proposed project with the vice-chancellors of the universities and representatives from ADB, Bangladesh High Tech Park authority and ICT sector on September 29 at the UGC Bhaban. During the meeting, UGC chairman, vice-chancellors and others present took part in the discussion with ADB representatives in their headquarters in Manila, Philippines through video conference.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 01, 2016 13:52 UTC