প্রকাশ: 19/11/2022
President M Abdul Hamid today asked the university authorities to ensure
transparency and accountability in all activities as he addressed Dhaka
University's 53rd Convocation Ceremony here on Saturday.
"Transparency
and accountability must be ensured in every work of the university,"
President Abdul Hamid, also the chancellor of the university, told the
function, where he also emphasized on giving priority to merit and competence in
any recruitment, including the recruitment of teachers.
"Create
a suitable environment for students to study and do research . . . so that they
(learners) don't have to go abroad for it," he added.
The
function was held at the Dhaka University central playground in a festive mood
spreading throughout the whole campus.
The
President urged the university teachers to come forward for the welfare of the
country by utilizing the talent and innovative capability of the young
researchers.
Under the
leadership of the vice-chancellor and the cooperation of all concerned,
including students and teachers, every university will become a centre of
excellence in research and higher education in days to come, he hoped.
The
chancellor expressed his grave concern over some media reports on a section of
vice-chancellors and teachers and said, "The place of respect for teachers
in the society is gradually shrinking due to various controversial activities
of some teachers."
He said
care should be taken so that the dignity of the entire teaching community is
not undermined due to the activities of a few dishonest people.
Noting
that some teachers consider the university job as an optional duty, the
President said they (those teachers) prefer teaching part-time courses or
taking classes in private universities.
Terming
all university teachers as 'meritorious and the best students'. Abdul Hamid
said, "I believe, everyone expects that you would be able to make success
in any field."
Blessed
with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's work and competent leadership, Bangladesh
would turn into a "Smart Bangladesh" from the "Digital
Bangladesh" within some days, the President said, adding: "But even
in this digital era, complaints are often heard that students are being neglected
and getting harassed at various levels, including from the admission process to
issuing certificates."
The head
of the state asked the university authorities to introduce 'Career Planning
Unit', 'One Stop Service Center' and 'Counseling and Support Center' to
provide desired services to students.
Simultaneously,
he thanked the university authorities for launching Loss Recovery Plan,
organizing Research-Publication Fair and the 'Student Promotion & Support
Unit' as an initiative to reduce session jams in the universities.
The
President said Dhaka University is not only an institution of higher education,
but also a symbol of the country's leadership and the 'nucleus' of every
Bengali movement, including the Language Movement and War of Liberation.
The nation
has a lot of expectations from Dhaka University, which was once known as the
Oxford of the East. The university would play the due role in fulfilling it,
the President hoped.
President
Hamid reminded that many leaders who led the country, especially Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, have
been enlightened with the education of Dhaka University.
Congratulating
the graduates, the chancellor said graduates should be careful not to keep
their studies limited to convocation and certificates only.
Each
graduate should always keep him or her engaged in the welfare of the country
and its people, and contribute more effectively to building a society based on
truth and justice, the President said.
Welcoming
Convocation Speaker Nobel Laureate Professor Dr Jean Tirole, the President
said, "I believe, your presence will enrich and inspire the young
graduates to work for the welfare of mankind and society."
Dhaka
University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Pro-VC
(Administration) Professor Dr Muhammad Samad and Pro-VC (Education) Prof Dr ASM
Maksud Kamal, among others, spoke on the occasion.
Cabinet
members, national leaders, MPs, representatives of various diplomatic missions,
DU Senate and Syndicate members and researchers, among others, were present
there.
- BSS
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