Bangladesh, Jan. 13 -- Dhaka has become the focal point of South Asias higher education discourse as it hosts a major international gathering titled “Higher Education in Dhaka: Current Status and Future Directions.” The South Asian Regional Higher Education Conference, which began on January 13, is being held over three days at the Hotel Le Méridien, Dhaka, and will conclude on January 15. The conference has drawn significant regional and international attention due to its scale, high-level participation, and broader geopolitical implications.

The conference was formally inaugurated under the leadership of Bangladeshs interim government, led by Chief Adviser and Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The presence o...