NU professional institutes can build skilled global workforce: VC
The National University (NU)'s professional institutes can play a pivotal role in building the skilled and trained human resources the world is looking for, said Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr A S M Amanullah. He added that NU has taken special initiatives to develop these institutes.
He was speaking as chief guest at a seminar and freshers' reception titled "The Importance of Professional Courses in Economic Development", organised by Crown Institute of Business & Technology (CIBT), an NU-affiliated institution, at the DSE Auditorium, Khilkhet, today.
The VC said 70% of the country's higher education is delivered through NU, whose affiliated colleges possess extensive physical infrastructure nationwide. Over 150,000 students study in NU's professional institutes, he noted, adding that the university will hold a dedicated convention for them, support the creation of skilled freelancers, and engage them in events such as an AI Olympiad. He said Unicef, a2i, and other organisations have already begun working with NU, with more expressing interest.
Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel
Professor Amanullah said broad institutional reforms have been initiated since taking office, including the formulation of modern, industry-aligned syllabuses. NU has already delivered some results within two months, a first in its history, he said, adding that the target is to publish results within one month using advanced technology. He announced plans to establish the country's largest forensic laboratory at NU to serve domestic and international clients.
Professor Dr Jamal Uddin Ahmed, President of CIBT, presided over the event. Md Azad Challal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance, and Professor Dr Mohammad Bin Kashem, Director of NU's Institute of Forensic Science and Cyber Security, spoke as special guests. The welcome address was given by Md Mamunur Rashid, Founder Principal of CIBT, while Md Zaker Hossain, NU Additional Controller of Examinations, also addressed the audience.
The programme observed a one-minute silence in memory of Akram Khan Rabbir, a CIBT student who died during the July uprising.
