Meherpur Correspondent

A five-member high-level delegation of the Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) visited the university to examine the feasibility of starting a Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and English Department at Meherpur University on Friday.

The delegation led by UGC member Professor Dr. Mohammad Aslam Hossain, visited Meherpur University. During this time, they toured various rooms, physical infrastructure and existing facilities of the university.

They expressed satisfaction with the infrastructure and facilities of the temporary office of the university. The other members of the delegation are Professor of the English Department of Jagannath University Dr. Zakir, Computer Science and Engineering Department of Jessore University of Science and Technology Dr. Md. Kamrul Islam, Additional Director of the Public University Management Department of UGC Dr. Md. Mohibul Ahsan and Senior Assistant Director Md. Nur Islam Chowdhury. Earlier, when the delegation reached Meherpur University, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Tozammel Hossain welcomed them. After the visit, UGC member and head of the delegation, Prof Dr. Mohammad Aslam Hossain said that they have come to verify the university's capacity to launch the two departments along with experts.

Besides, some suggestions have been given to the university authorities. It is worth noting that the UGC formed an expert committee to launch the Computer Science and Engineering department under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology and the English department under the Faculty of Arts at Meherpur University.

Based on the committee's inspection and recommendations, the next decision on launching the two departments will be taken.