Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called on all universities in the country to reformulate their curricula, emphasizing the development of a skilled workforce and the teaching of multiple languages to enhance Bangladesh's position in the international labor market.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this appeal was made during meetings with two delegations led by Professor Dr. Golam Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), and Professor Dr. GKM Mustafizur Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of Gazipur Agricultural University. The meetings took place at Bangabhaban, the presidential residence.
During the discussions, delegation members briefed the President on their universities' job-oriented education, curricula, and overall academic activities. The Gazipur Agricultural University delegation highlighted the university's achievement as the champion in the university category at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 and its 57th place ranking internationally in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG-2 Zero Hunger). The President expressed satisfaction with these accomplishments.
AUST VC Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Hoque informed the President about the successful establishment of their students in both domestic and international labor markets. The President praised the university for its significant contributions to science and technology education.
The university delegations formally invited the President to attend their proposed convocation ceremonies as Chancellor. The President assured them of his presence at the events. The meetings were attended by the President's concerned secretaries, as well as pro-vice-chancellors, registrars, and treasurers of the two universities.