Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Treasurer

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    NSU is building bridges between classrooms and cultures (NSU VC interview with The Business Standard)
    (The Business Standard, 2025-10-28) The Business Standard
    Bangladesh’s education system is marked by deep structural fragmentation and an absence of convergence among its diverse academic streams. Drawing from decades of academic experience across North America and Bangladesh—including leadership roles at North South University (NSU)—this reflection identifies critical weaknesses in the country’s educational trajectory. While nations such as the United States and Canada successfully integrate students from varied primary and secondary backgrounds into a unified higher-education framework, Bangladesh’s general, madrasa, and technical streams remain socially and academically segregated. This division is exacerbated by societal prejudices and governance practices that prioritise control over quality. The essay argues that meaningful transformation must begin with reforming teacher recruitment, training, and compensation—areas currently overshadowed by an infrastructure-focused budget and politicised hiring. It further critiques Bangladesh’s cultural fixation on grades and “golden GPAs,” which undermines authentic learning and marginalises slower-paced learners. Highlighting NSU’s efforts toward internationalisation and cultural harmony, the discussion underscores the potential of diverse, globally engaged campuses to cultivate tolerance and critical thinking. Ultimately, the piece calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the education system—one that rebuilds foundational structures, restores the dignity of the teaching profession, and redefines learning beyond
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    NSU will be among 100 top universities in the world: Interview of NSU VC
    (The Business Standard , 2024-05-12) The Business Standard
    North South University (NSU) has made significant strides in global university rankings, securing positions across various prestigious lists. In the QS Subject Ranking 2024, NSU claimed a spot in the range of 351-400, while in the QS World University Ranking 2024, it landed in the 851-900 bracket. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Atiqul Islam, NSU is prioritising quality education and expanding research and innovation endeavours to compete with renowned global universities. The university aims to produce skilled graduates who can make valuable contributions to both the nation and the international community. In a recent conversation with The Business Post's Mir Mohammad Jasim, Professor Dr Atiqul Islam shed light on NSU's future plans and its commitment to nation-building through education and innovation.