Dr. Sadeka Halim, Vice Chancellor of Jagannath University, said, "In advanced higher education, there is no alternative to research."
She made the remarks as the chief guest at a workshop organized by the universitys Research Cell at the conference room of the varsity on Tuesday.
She said, "Young teachers and students need to be encouraged in research activities and those who are encouraged to do research should be given appropriate respect."
Dr A.S.M. Amanullah, a Prof of the Department of Sociology at University of Dhaka, presented the main article at the workshop and a welcome speech was delivered by Prof Dr S M Masum Billah,dean of the faculty of law at Jagannath University.
The workshop was chaired by the Director of the University Research Cell, Prof Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain. Prof Dr. Md. Humayun Kabir Chowdhury, Treasurer of the University, was present as a special guest at the workshop.
Dr. Mamta B Chowdhury, senior lecturer of the School of Business at Western Sydney University and teachers of various departments of Jagannath University were present.