President for proper curricula to cope with challenges of new millennium

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The authorities of private and public universities have been urged to introduce appropriate curricula suiting the needs of the society so that the students can face the challenges of the new millennium.
President Iajuddin Ahmed made the appeal while addressing the 11th convocation of the Independent University in the city Thursday, reports UNB.
"Universities have a great role to play in imparting quality education so that our students can make themselves worthy citizens to face the challenges (of the new millennium)," the President pointed out.
Among others, Education Adviser Ayub Quadri and Vice Chancellor of the university Bazlul Mobin Chowdhury were present on the occasion.
Ataul Karim attended the function as the convocation speaker.
The President said the pace of globalisation and the ever-increasing challenges, which are absolutely competitive, can be responded only by harnessing skilled human resources.
"As you know, educational institutions, particularly the universities, are the main sources of creating human resources in our society," he told the function.
Iajuddin Ahmed mentioned that the government had been making huge budgetary allocations for the education sector for improving the standard of education in the country.
The President observed that female education, particularly in rural areas, has increased significantly for giving due importance to it.
President Iajuddin Ahmed also called upon all to explore the avenues of possibilities to translate the vision into reality. "I urge all to come forward to materialise the dreams of millions with the spirit of patriotism and utmost dedication so that we can make a self-reliant Bangladesh soon," he added.
Congratulating the graduating students on their success, the President expressed his confidence that they were now fully ready to shoulder the responsibilities to be given by the nation.
"Remember, you're fortunate enough that you've been able to reach this stage with the patronage and support of the society. So, it's your turn to acknowledge these debts," he advised the graduating students.