Get engrossed in study to cope with competitive world
President Iajuddin Ahmed hands over a crest to Vice-Chancellor Dr M Shamsher Ali at the 2nd Convocation of Southeast University at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city yesterday.
President Iajuddin Ahmed yesterday called upon both the faculty and students of universities to get engrossed in pursuit of knowledge so that a knowledge-based society can be established to cope with the competitive world.
“The best facilities would not prove enough to enhance one's intellectual capabilities unless one is prepared and willing to utilise the available opportunities for self- appraisal and
development,” he said this while addressing the 2nd Convocation of Southeast University at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.
Emphasising the need for a congenial atmosphere on the university campuses, he said the learning of higher education is a two-way interaction where both teachers and students share their knowledge and enrich each other.
Iajuddin advised students that the university is a vast arena of learning where they should devote themselves to quest for knowledge.
Mentioning teachers' role in making students worthy citizens, he said, “In fact, the role of the teacher is to inspire the sense of consciousness of students with a view to flourishing their intrinsic values and spirit.”
Reminding that Bangladesh is a land of immense potential, Iajuddin said its boundless natural beauties, including the hilly forests, unbroken longest sea-beach, and the mangrove Sundarbans, rich archaeological sites and cultural and ethnic diversities are invaluable assets and the sources of inspiration.
“We feel honoured having our rich and glorious traditions. Our potential human resources, professionals both at home and abroad are putting in their creativity and sincere endeavours earned huge reputation from the world community,” he told the function.
He said Bangladesh is not only endowed with natural beauty and diverse culture but also enriched with knowledge and excellence.
In this regard, he mentioned the names of Srijan Atish Dipanker, noted Scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Basu, Poet Jasim Uddin, Artist Zainul Abedin, folk-singer Abbasuddin, architect FR Khan and Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, who glorified themselves as well as the nation through their great contributions.
“We have to go ahead following the noble qualities of theses illustrious sons of the soil and uphold their splendid deeds and contributions to the new generation,” he said.
He noted that students are now at the thresholds of a new life which is very challenging and tempestuous for its tough competitiveness and hoped that they (students) would be able to face these challenges with their knowledge and wisdom that they have earned from educational institutions.
Reminding the students of their responsibility to the country and society, he said, “You must live up to the expectations of the people.”
Education Adviser Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, convocation speaker former Chief Justice Mustafa Kamal, Vice- chancellor of the Southeast University Dr M Shamsher Ali and governing body chairman of the University Md Rezaul Karim also spoke on the occasion.
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