Inclusive Higher Education in Bangladesh

The potential of HE to enhance wealth in emerging countries is great. In the context of Bangladesh, Education Commissions that have been established which have stressed the need to unleash potential at all levels of society and establish a pool of highly skilled persons who can contribute to national development. In a nation characterised by widespread illiteracy, advanced education was formerly considered a luxury in Bangladesh. At the beginning of the 20th century, however, the demand for highly trained labor in all sectors of society for self-sustained growth and poverty reduction became apparent.

This 19 slide presentation describes the current situation, policy, and ways forward.