President Abdul Hamid on Sunday urged the authorities of the country's universities to take the responsibility of turning the youths into well-educated and skilled human resources.
"Bangladesh is passing through a bright time of possibility. Therefore, the universities must take the responsibility of turning the youths into well-educated and skilled human resources. I hope that with the united efforts of all, we will be able to build Sonar Bangla as dreamt by Bangabandhu, Inshallah." he said.
The President was speaking at the first convocation of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) in the port city ere on Sunday, reports UNB.
Higher educational institutions, including universities, have to take initiatives so that students can be engaged in latest information-based education, research and creative activities both at home and abroad, he said.
President Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, put emphasis on friendly student-teacher relationship as such relationship can play an effective role in creating a sound environment for education in the universities.
He hoped that the CVASU will continue to make all efforts to implement the great aim of education and contribute to the formation of a knowledge-based society.
Mentioning that the importance of internship for hands-on education is very high, the President appreciated CVASU's extensive initiatives for carrying out research and expansion programmes.
Among others, convocation speaker Prof AK Azad Chowdhury, Chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission Prof Abdul Mannan and Vice-Chancellor of the university Prof Dr Gautam Buddha Das also spoke on the occasion.