UGC increases budgetary allocation for research of public universities by 75%

University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has increased budgetary allocation in revenue budget for research of public universities by 75% compared to the previous year. The Commission has allocated Tk 28.37 crore for research at 34 public universites in the 2016-17 fiscal year, while the budgetary allocation by UGC for research at 32 public universities in 2015-16 fiscal year was Tk 16.24 crore. UGC has increased the allocation for research due to the government’s priority in this sector. As a result, the scope of research activities of university teachers and researchers will be increased.