Khulna: In recognition of their outstanding research contributions, four faculty members from different schools of Khulna University (KU) have been conferred with the Vice-Chancellor Award 2024. The award-giving ceremony was held today in the conference room of the university’s Central Research Laboratory. Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Md Rezaul Karim handed over certificates, medals, crests, and cheques of Tk 50,000 to each of the recipients, as the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the awardees include Professor Dr Md Haidar Ali Biswas from the Mathematics Discipline under the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, Professor Dr Alokesh Kumar Ghosh from the Fisheries and Marine Resources Technology Discipline under the School of Life Science, Professor Dr Md Nasif Ahsan from the Economics Discipline under the School of Social Science, and Lecturer Imtiaz Mashroor from the Human Resource Management Discipline under the School of Management and Business Administration.
Speaking on the occasion, VC Professor Dr Md Rezaul Karim emphasized that research is a crucial factor in assessing university rankings. He highlighted the need for excellence in education and research to spread development and progress in society, noting that KU’s teachers are fulfilling this responsibility sincerely. The contributions of the awardees are being recognized not only nationally but also globally.
Dr Md Rezaul Karim further stated that the award serves as both recognition and inspiration, encouraging the broadening of research scope to benefit society. He highlighted the importance of advanced research tools and the effective use of modern equipment at the Central Research Laboratory to enhance research quality. Plans to expand the award ceremony in the coming years and introduce an ‘Emerging Researcher Award’ to motivate young researchers were also mentioned.
Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Harun-or-Rashid Khan addressed the event as a special guest, while the Director of the Research and Innovation Centre, Professor Dr Kazi Mohammad Didarul Islam, presided over the event. The Research Officer of the Centre, Sajjad Hossain Tuhin, conducted the programme. Deans of different schools, heads of disciplines, faculty members, and guardians of the awardees were also present at the ceremony.