Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged all universities in the country to prioritize world-class job-oriented and technical education to develop a skilled workforce.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the President emphasized that to tackle the country's unemployment issue, it is crucial to focus on job-oriented, technical, and engineering education at all levels. He highlighted the need for the higher education system to align with advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI).
The President's remarks came during a courtesy call at Bangabhaban by a delegation from Eastern University, led by Prime Minister's adviser and university Board of Trustees member Md. Ismail Zabiullah. President's Press Secretary Md. Sarwar Alam provided the details of the meeting to BSS.
During the meeting, the delegation congratulated the President on assuming office and updated him on the university's activities and initiatives aimed at maintaining international standards. They informed the President about Eastern University's achievements, including winning the Bangladesh round of the Jessup International Court Competition four times, including the current year.
The delegation also shared that Eastern University had invested over Tk 100 crore in scholarships for meritorious students to promote talent, increase access to higher education, and enhance educational quality.
The President urged private universities to stay abreast of the latest developments in science, knowledge, and technology to strengthen the country's international standing through improved higher education quality, expanded research, and increased innovation activities.
The delegation invited the President, who is also the university's chancellor, to their upcoming convocation, to which he assured his attendance. Other members of the delegation included the chairman of the Board of Trustees Barrister Shafayet Mohammad Raju, vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Farid Ahmed Sobhanie, founding chairman Abul Kashem Haider, and board member and former chairman Abul Khair Chowdhury.
The President's Military Secretary and Press Secretary were also present during the meeting.