Don’t compromise on ideals: president to teachers

President Abdul Hamid yesterday urged teachers not to compromise with ideals, and devote themselves to acquiring knowledge and disseminating it among students.

“When teachers move away from their ideals, it creates a negative impact on students,” he said.

The president said this while addressing the sixth convocation of Khulna University on its campus.

Hamid said teachers and researchers are valuable resources of the nation. Terming universities a centre of hope and aspiration, he stressed the need for conducting international standard research.

He urged researchers of Khulna University to conduct more studies on biodiversity and coastal resources as the region’s coastline is rich with marine resources.

Before attending the convocation, the president inaugurated a mural of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman -- “Kaljoyee Mujib”-- near the university’s main gate, marking the birth centenary of Bangabandhu.

Throughout the day, the campus wore a festive look. Academic and administrative buildings, residential halls and the vice-chancellor’s residence were illuminated on the occasion.

This year, some 4,478 students received their graduation certificates, alongside 2,530 postgraduates, five MPhils and eight doctorates.

Seventeen students received their postgraduate diplomas in education. Besides, 23 students were awarded gold medals.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni, Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Mayor Talukder Abdul Khaleque, and University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof Dr Kazi Shahidullah were present, among others.

Educationist and social scientist Dr Anupam Sen delivered the convocation speech.

Vice Chancellor of the university Prof Dr Mohammad Fayek Uzzaman also spoke on the occasion.

Secretaries concerned to the president were present at the event.