Universities in Bangladesh Emphasize Knowledge Sharing and Societal Contribution

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman, Professor Dr. SMA Fayez, recently emphasized that universities play a crucial role in not only imparting knowledge but also in sharing it with society. He emphasized that teachers and students should work together to generate knowledge, which is essential for the country's progress. The UGC Chairman made these remarks during the orientation programme for the 2024-2025 academic sessions at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University in Tangail.

Key Takeaways:

  • Universities in Bangladesh are not just institutions for acquiring knowledge, but also platforms for its sharing, as emphasized by Professor Dr. SMA Fayez, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
  • Teachers and students must work together to generate knowledge, which is essential for the country's progress, as stated by Professor Dr. SMA Fayez.
  • The UGC Chairman also highlighted the importance of reflecting on contributions to society and the country, rather than just completing studies and becoming educated.
  • Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Md. Anwarul Azim Akhand, emphasized that university life is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about character development and building the future.
  • Deans of various faculties, including Professor Dr. Mohammad Matiur Rahman, Professor Dr. Md. Abu Zubair, Professor Dr. Mohammad Idris Ali, Professor Dr. Kaniz Mariam Akhtar, and Professor Dr. Md. Nazmus Sadeqin, delivered congratulatory speeches during the orientation programme.

Statistics:

  • The 2024-2025 academic session at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University in Tangail marked the beginning of a new chapter for the university.
  • The university has five faculties, including Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business Studies, and Faculty of Social Science.
  • A total of two students, Shah Md. Mahin Chowdhury and Fariha Mehjabeen Adiba, shared their remarks on behalf of the new students during the orientation programme.

Sources:

  • Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).