DHAKA, Sept 16, 2021 (BSS) - University Grants Commission (UGC) has created a new website for the university students to register for Covid-19 vaccine in a bid to get all the students vaccinated.

     Using birth certificate, students who do not have the NID card will also be able to register for Covid-19 vaccine with the link, said a press release today.

     Students have been asked to complete their registration by September 27 for Covid-19 vaccine using the link https://univac.ugc.gov.bd. 

     The UGC also requested the concerned to provide birth certificates on priority basis to the university students who do not have birth certificates.

     The regulatory commission of country's higher education is working to complete registration of all the students, teachers, officials and staff of country's universities for Covis-19 vaccine by September 30, said UGC member Professor Sazzad Hossen.

     Earlier, the Ministry of Education gave the clearance to the universities to open as per the decision of respective universities' syndicate and academic council on the condition of completing registration of all students, teachers, officials and staff for vaccines by September 27.