Dhaka: A decision has been taken to introduce one-year professional BMEd (Bachelor of Madrasa Education) and MMEd (Master of Madrasa Education) courses to enhance the professional skills of the teachers of Fazil and Kamil madrasas affiliated with the Islamic Arabic University (IAU). The information was disclosed today through a press release signed by the Director of the university's Public Relations, Information and Advisory Office.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the decision was taken at the 40th meeting of the syndicate held on January 20, presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr. Md. Shamsul Alam. Addressing the meeting, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shamsul Alam emphasized the importance of training for professional development. He stated that with the aim of enhancing the professional skills and qualifications of madrasa teachers and students, and modernizing the education system, these two professional courses have been introduced. This initiative is expected to enable madrasa teachers and students to demonstrate their competence in national and international workplaces.
The Syndicate meeting was attended by key figures, including Pro-Vice-Chancellors Professor Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam and Professor Dr. Mohammad Abu Zafar Khan, Treasurer A S M Mamunur Rahman Khalili, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education Khadija Khatun, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Finance Abul Bashar Muhammad Amir Uddin, Chairman of the Bangladesh Madrasa Education Board Prof. Mian Md. Nurul Haque, and Principal of the Bangladesh Madrasa Teachers Training Institute Prof. Mahmudul Haque, along with other Syndicate members.
It may be mentioned here that the Islamic Arabic University currently offers honours courses in seven subjects. In addition, it conducts three-year Fazil (Pass) courses in various subjects, two-year Kamil (Master's) courses in four subjects, and one-year Kamil (Master's) courses in seven subjects. University authorities believe that the introduction of these two new professional courses will open a new horizon of specialized higher training in the madrasa education system.