Dhaka, May 7 -- The University Grants Commission (UGC) is in the process of developing a clear and stringent guideline to regulate the establishment of foreign university branch campuses in Bangladesh, aiming to ensure quality higher education while preventing its commercialisation.

According to UGC member and head of the sub-committee on private universities, Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossain, a high-powered committee has been tasked with drafting the policy.

The committee comprises prominent academics from several leading public and private universities, including the University of Dhaka, Buet, North South University, and Jahangirnagar University.

The Vice-Chancellor of Buet is leading the main committee, while Dr Hossain is leadin...