Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the primary aim of public and private universities should be to produce a skilled workforce that meets employment demands both domestically and internationally.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the President made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Southeast University Board of Trustees, led by Chairman Rezaul Karim, at the Bangabhaban. Southeast University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam and President's Press Secretary Md. Sarwar Alam were among those present.
The President, who also serves as the chancellor of the university, highlighted the need to recruit foreign workers despite the presence of unemployed graduates. He urged universities to emphasize modern education in technical, engineering, and technology fields and called on industries to provide proper training to develop competent workers.
Additionally, the President encouraged private universities to offer tuition fee waivers for disadvantaged and high-achieving students. During the meeting, the Board of Trustees chairman detailed the university's academic activities, noting that around Tk 32 crore is allocated annually for tuition waivers and scholarships for deserving students. The President accepted an invitation to attend the university's upcoming convocation.