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 teachers at Fazil and Kamil madrasas affiliated with the Islamic Arabic University (IAU).
The information was disclosed on Sunday through a press release signed by the Director of the university’s Public Relations, Information and Advisory Office.
According to the release, the decision was taken at the 40th meeting of the syndicate held on 20 January, presided over by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Dr Md Shamsul Alam.
Addressing the meeting, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Shamsul Alam said, “There is no alternative to training for professional development. With the aim of enhancing the professional skills and qualifications of madrasa teachers and students, and modernising the education system, we have decided to introduce these two professional courses. As a result, madrasa teachers and students will be able to demonstrate their competence in national and international workplaces.”
The syndicate meeting was attended by Pro-Vice-Chancellors Prof Dr Mohammad Shahidul Islam and Prof 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 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 specialised higher training within the madrasa education system.
