DHAKA, May 25, 2025 (BSS)- National University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr. ASM Amanullah has said all colleges in the country irrespective of public or private are suffering from acute shortage of teaching staffs.

To meet up the crisis he called for attachment of teachers and demonstrators in the government colleges and brining the services of non-MPO teachers of the private colleges under Monthly Payment Order (MPO) on an urgent basis.

The NU VC said this on Saturday while addressing the "Students' Skill Development Conference 2025" organized by the NU Skill Development Forum in Chittagong,a press release of the NU said.

Prof. Amanuulah said, Most of the government and private colleges are experiencing acute shortage of teaching staffs, hindering the overall education system of the institutions.

Pointing out the initiatives taken by the NU for enhancing quality of education, the NU VC said ole syllabus has been revised and for some courses new syllabus has been formulated in line with contemporary demands. Courses on ICT software skills, hard skills and English language were made compulsory.

Steps were taken for teachers’ training, college vigilance and audit to improve the academic and physical development of the institutions, he said. 

Various initiatives are also being taken to increase student attendance and encourage them to return to classes.