President calls for state recognition of education contributors

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called for state recognition and awards for people who have made significant contributions to education.

He made the call when a delegation from BRAC University, led by its Vice-Chancellor Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in Dhaka.

During the meeting, the vice-chancellor briefed the President on the university’s academic activities. He said BRAC University was focusing on employment-oriented subjects in line with current demands, including artificial intelligence, life sciences, agrotechnology and nursing.

The President stressed the need to improve the quality of education to keep pace with the rapidly changing world.

He also urged public and private universities to increase research activities and said those who were doing well in various fields abroad should be given national recognition at home.

He stressed the need to move away from outdated approaches and formulate a modern, relevant and employment-oriented education policy at the earliest.

During the meeting, the vice-chancellor formally invited the President, as Chancellor, to attend the university’s upcoming convocation. The President accepted the invitation and assured the delegation that he would attend the event.

The President’s Military Secretary, Secretary and Press Secretary, and BRAC University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Treasurer and Registrar were present.