Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan declared that universities must function with national responsibility at heart, whilst revealing 40% of Dhaka University (DU) teaching staff meet international standards.
Speaking at Tuesday's seminar on "Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development", he highlighted how, despite numerous constraints, Dhaka University has upheld its impressive academic reputation both domestically and globally.
"40% of our faculty are of international standard, although we cannot provide an ideal research environment. With necessary support, others too can reach global standards," Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan remarked during his address.
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha attended as special guest at this seminar, which was chaired by Professor Dr Anwar Hossain from Department of Fisheries, who serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for Bangladesh in upcoming project. Professor Dr. Kozo Otanabe from Ehime University, Japan, PI for Japanese side, also participated.
DU VC emphasised Japan's role as "a time-tested friend" whose relationship "goes beyond politics", whilst pledging Dhaka University would provide complete support to ensure long-term sustainability of this initiative that "will directly benefit society".
Addressing students directly, he stressed universities' social purpose, "We must work for our society. Students must prepare themselves for betterment of country. There are many opportunities at university which they must take advantage of."
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