Baghdad:Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Nurul Islam emphasized the crucial role of universities in aligning education and research with national policy to enhance Bangladesh's position in global climate diplomacy and the geopolitical landscape.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prof Nurul Islam made these remarks during a seminar titled "Law and Global Politics Addressing Power Structure in Forming and Developing International Law," organized by the Faculty of Law at the Zahir Raihan Auditorium on the university campus.
Prof Nurul Islam urged faculties and departments to conduct seminars that align with national policy priorities, focusing on international issues. He also called on educators to develop students' expertise in law and evidence-based research to prepare them for international negotiations, including climate conferences and water-sharing agreements.
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the university's plan to introduce an academic calendar to establish academic discipline and address infrastructural disparities on campus. He mentioned initiatives aimed at integrated infrastructural development for the faculties of Law and Business as part of the university's new master plan.
The seminar featured a keynote presentation by Prof Dr Borhan Uddin Khan, former Dean of the Faculty of Law at Dhaka University. The event was chaired by Acting Dean of JU Faculty of Law Prof Dr Md Robiul Islam, with participation from Associate Professor KM Sajjad Mahasin and other faculty members and students.