President urges universities to align education with job market demands

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged universities across the country to enhance the quality of education and equip students with necessary skills in line with the demands of domestic and international job markets.

"Universities must conduct their academic activities with emphasis on developing students' essential skills, including digital technology and communication skills," he said.

The president made the remarks when Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban on Sunday, President's Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam said.

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During the meeting, the BUP vice-chancellor briefed the president on the university's overall academic activities.

He informed the president that the university is offering courses in various disciplines, including cybersecurity, nanotechnology and data science, keeping in view the evolving demands of the job market.

He also highlighted that the university's academic programmes place special emphasis on developing students' communication skills and other essential competencies to meet the requirements of both domestic and international job markets.

During the meeting, the vice-chancellor formally invited the president to attend the university's upcoming convocation ceremony.

The president accepted the invitation and assured him of attending the event.

The president's military secretary, press secretary and other Bangabhaban officials were present at the meeting.