President Abdul Hamid on Tuesday said Bangladesh should keep the new generation at the focal point in all of development activities.
"The development and progress of a nation depend on the education of the young generation. So, the new generation should be at the focal point of all of our efforts," he said.
The President was addressing the 4th convocation of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) at Mirpur Cantonment in Dhaka in this afternoon.
The President said Bangladesh is a country of huge potentials but it needs skilled and competent human resources to unlock that.
Noting that Bangladesh still could not utilise its resources and capacity to large extent, he said adding, "If we can build the country's huge population as educated and skilled one, it'll be a blessing for us."
Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, said science education will have to be given importance alongside humanities and business studies in the country's primary and upper stage of education.
Noting that Father of Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had dreamt of building Bangladesh a happy, prosperous and self-dignified country, he hoped that the new graduates will contribute towards materialising his dream.
Later, the President inaugurated the Bangabandhu Chair at the university, aimed at conducting research on the life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid and Vice Chancellor of the university Maj Gen Salahuddin Miaji were, among others, spoke at the function.
According to UNB, Chairman of the University Grand Commission Prof Abdul Mannan was present as the Convocation Speaker at the programme.
