President asks universities to build skilled workforce to meet country’s needs

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called upon public and private universities to produce skilled workers through higher education capable of working in various fields according to the needs of the country.

He made the call when a delegation led by Daffodil International University Board of Trustees Chairman Md Sabur Khan paid a courtesy call on the President at Bangabhaban on Thursday, said a press release.

The president said, "Main objective of public and private universities shall be to build a skilled workforce according to the needs of the country."

"Numerous graduates have emerged in the country in the 50 years since independence. Yet, foreign workers have to be brought in to operate various strategic installations, ports and specialised institutions, as well as private companies in the country," he said, urging universities to play a more important role.

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During the meeting, Md Sabur Khan briefed the president about the university’s overall academic activities.

"The university has its own patent development department, which assists researchers in securing patent rights and commercialising their innovations," he said.

Besides, the university is providing students with education in various employment-oriented fields, including research, production and multimedia, nutrition and food, fisheries, and information and communication. As a result, the university is advancing in various rankings worldwide, he added.

The president expressed satisfaction with the university’s activities, thanked the delegation and called for maintaining the quality of education at the university.

The chairman of the board of trustees of the university formally invited the president to attend the upcoming convocation ceremony.

The president accepted the invitation and assured that he would attend the programme.

The president’s military secretary, secretary and press secretary, as well as the university’s vice chancellor, pro-vice chancellor, members of the board of trustees, deans and registrar, were present during the meeting.