Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan on Sunday called upon the students of the university to increase their networks at national and international levels to develop themselves as skilled human resources.
"Along with developing interpersonal relationships with faculties, students must establish communication with local and international figures and institutions to enrich their skills," he said.
The VC said while addressing the fresher reception programme of first year students from the Departments under the faculties of business studies, biological sciences, earth and environmental sciences and engineering and technology at Teacher-Student Center (TSC) auditorium at the campus.
Pro-VC (Administration) Prof Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha addressed the programme as special guest with Students Counselling and Guidance Office Director Mehzabin Haque in the chair.
Prof Niaz Ahmed congratulated the new students admitted to undergraduate programmes saying, "Students got the opportunity to get admission in this university through rigorous competitive examinations."
To develop knowledge and skills, students should set their goals from the beginning of their university life and move forward, he said, adding, "Along with education and research, students should participate in sports and co-curricular activities to acquire various linguistic and organizational skills."
The VC expressed his hope that the new Bangladesh will move forward with the leadership of a skilled young generation.
The programme was also addressed, among others, by Business Studies Faculty Dean Prof Dr Mahmud Osman Imam, Biological Sciences Faculty Dean Dr. Md. Akhter Hossain Khan, Earth and Environmental Sciences Faculty Dean Dr. M. Shahidul Islam, Engineering and Technology Faculty Dean Dr. Upama Kabir and DU Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed. —BSS
