Dhaka: Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Prof Dr Md Shahinul Alam today urged the teachers and residents to come forward with enthusiasm for advanced research to enhance the ranking of the university. “We have to ensure modernization of journal club and digital library, increasing mutual cooperation and understanding at the international level and advanced research,” he said while presiding over a meeting on the improvement of the ranking of the university here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Vice Chancellor emphasized that many factors, including research, are crucial to the ranking of the university. He highlighted that research serves as evidence of truth and has the potential to prevent diseases affecting large populations. The meeting was attended by key university officials, including Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Development) Prof Dr Md Mujibur Rahman Hawlader, Treasurer Prof Dr Nahrin Akhter, and Registrar Prof Dr Md Nazrul Islam.
Other notable attendees included Deans and Department Heads such as Prof Dr Shamim Ahmed, Prof Dr Md Ruhul Amin, Prof Dr Md Saifullah Munshi, Prof Dr Md Atiqul Haque, and Prof Dr Md Atiar Rahman. Senior professors and department chairmen also participated in the meeting.
The discussions focused on understanding the ranking system, proposing strategic directions, and developing standard operating procedures (SOP) to achieve the desired improvements in the university’s standing.