Sylhet: Islamic Arabic University (IAU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Shamsul Alam emphasized the importance of religious education in creating a corruption-free nation. He highlighted its significant role in fostering truthful, ideal, and dutiful citizens.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Vice Chancellor made these remarks during a view exchange meeting held at the Sylhet Shilpakala Academy auditorium. The event, attended by principals and vice-principals of Fazil and Kamil Madrasha in Sylhet, aimed to enhance and modernize the Madrasha education system.
The meeting was presided over by IAU Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Abu Jafar Khan. Special guests included IAU Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam, Dean of the Centre for Kamil (Postgraduate) Education, Training and Research Professor Dr. Mohammad Oli Ullah, Dean of the Centre for Curriculum Development and Evaluation Professor Dr. Muhammad Shazaat Ullah Faruqi, Registrar Md. Ayub Hossain, and Controller of Examinations Mohammad Ali.
During his speech, the Vice Chancellor stated that the Islamic Arabic University is committed to building a moral society by producing skilled and timely human resources. He stressed the necessity of Islamic education for establishing a just and ethical society.
Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam, addressing the educators, remarked that teaching should be regarded as both a profession and an act of worship. He encouraged teachers to promote and highlight the importance of madrasha education among students.