National University (NU) has called for a shift towards job market-oriented teaching methods through the introduction of an Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah saying the approach is needed to improve education quality and prepare students for employment opportunities.
Speaking as chief guest at a day-long workshop titled “Development of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Curriculum” on Thursday, 9 July 2026, at the Senate Hall of the National University campus, Amanullah said classroom teaching must become more modern, effective and engaging to meet changing global and workplace demands, the university said in a press release.
He said education should focus on developing students’ skills in line with labour market requirements, warning that failure to adapt could leave the country behind. As one of the major stakeholders in Bangladesh’s education sector, National University must play a leading role in ensuring students are equipped with the skills and competence needed for the future, he added.
The workshop was organised by the university’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). Professor Dr Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of National University, attended the programme as special guest, while Dr Mohammad Abdur Rahman, acting director of IQAC, chaired the event.
Professor Dr SM Hafizur Rahman of the Institute of Education and Research (IER) at the University of Dhaka delivered the keynote presentation. Speakers and participants discussed the development of modern, relevant OBE curricula and their effective implementation.
The event was attended by deans of various faculties, heads of departments and curriculum experts from the university.
Referring to modern and employment-oriented curricula adopted in different countries, Amanullah said updating higher education was essential for building an advanced Bangladesh capable of responding to global challenges.
He said introducing OBE curricula would help students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also workplace skills and creativity.
The Vice-Chancellor said the university’s objective was to develop an education system that met international standards while preparing students for both domestic and global labour markets.
He added that teachers would have a central role in implementing the OBE curriculum and would require regular training and familiarity with modern technologies.
