Higher Education in Bangladesh
Tertiary education in Bangladesh comprises two categories of institutions: Degree awarding universities and colleges affiliated with the national university(NU).
In 1971 when Bangladesh had only 4 universities. At present, there are 35 such universities. Private universities are a relatively new phenomenon in this country.
In the early 1990s, the private sector came forward to establish universities.
Since then the country has experienced a spectacular growth in private universities - mostly in and around Dhaka and couple of the large cities. At present, there are 79 private universities .
The number of colleges providing tertiary level education is around 1,400. Most of them offer BA(pass) education of three year
Duration; only one-third of them offer B.A(Honors) courses and some offer MA degree as well. All of these colleges are affiliated with the national universities.
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