KHULNA, May 23: Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Khulna University (KU) Professor Dr Md Rezaul Karim on Thursday distributed cheques among the teachers for research.
The VC handed over the cheques as the chief guest at a function held in the conference room of the central library.
Under the development budget of the 2024-25 fiscal year, the KU has distributed the third phase of allocated funds for research projects.
Organised by Centre for Research and Innovation, the cheques amounting to Tk 2.5 crore were handed over to researchers for 40 research projects.
The VC said, both the quantity and quality of research at KU have been increasing every year.
"The allocation for research is also steadily rising, which is a sign of positive progress. Every discipline now has ample research opportunities," he added.
He further said, many of the university's research projects are of international standards, and showcasing them will enhance the university's reputation further.
Highlighting the growing interest among faculty members in multi-disciplinary and collaborative research, he said, such initiatives are timely and encouraging. He announced that separate funding would soon be allocated for such research endeavours.
He urged researchers to make more effective use of the advanced equipment at the central laboratory to further improve the quality of research.
Pro-VC Professor Dr Md Harunur Rashid Khan and Treasurer Professor Dr. Md. Nurunnabi addressed the event as special guests.
Director of the Centre for Research and Innovation Professor Dr Mohammad Kazi Didarul Islam delivered the welcome speech.
Among the grant recipients, Professor Dr Sardar Firoz Ahmed from the Mathematics Discipline and Lecturer Nishana Afrin Nishu from the Sociology Discipline gave brief remarks.
Deans of various schools, heads of disciplines, faculty members, and researchers who received the grants, among others, attended the event.
