University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
| বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন | |
Crest of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) | |
| Commission overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1973 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | UGC Bhaban, Plot# E-18/A, Agargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh 23°46′49″N 90°22′26″E / 23.7802°N 90.3738°E |
| Employees | 350 |
| Annual budget | ৳5500 crore (US$450 million) (2024-2025) |
| Commission executive | |
| Parent department | Ministry of Education |
| Website | ugc |
| Footnotes | |
University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন, romanized: Bañglādeś Biśbobidyālaẏ mañjurī komiśan; abbreviated as UCG) is the apex body responsible for overseeing higher education in Bangladesh, ensuring quality standards, and advising on university development. It was established on 16 December 1972, according to the Presidential Order (P.O. No 10 of 1973) of the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh. It regulates public and private universities, promoting academic excellence and supporting research initiatives across the country.