President for proper steps to stop brain drain

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President Iajuddin Ahmed urged all concerned to adopt appropriate measures in stopping country's brain drain in the wake of a growing trend among the students to stay abroad after taking higher studies.
The President said this while speaking at the awards giving ceremony of American Alumni Association at a city hotel Friday, reports UNB.
He regretted that many brilliant students and teachers of the country are taking higher degrees from reputed universities abroad, but many of them do not come back after completing their courses, which causes irreparable loss to the country.
"I call upon the meritorious foreign degree-holders to contribute to the nation with the spirit of patriotism and the sense of obligation to the motherland", he said.
"I also urge all concerned to adopt appropriate measures with a view to stopping brain drain for the sake of the nation", Iajuddin said.
The President praised the association members for reaching a consensus on returning home after completing higher studies from USA despite having enormous opportunities for making professional career there.
He also urged them to undertake people-oriented activities particularly in the fields of education and healthcare services so that "our people can get ample opportunities in those basic sectors."
Congratulating the award winners, the President said those awards would give them more social responsibilities and would also inspire others to make sacrifices for the nation.
"I urge all to come forward with the spirit of patriotism and utmost dedication" to make Bangladesh a happy and prosperous country, he said.