Research must have clear goals, says RUET VC

RAJSHAHI, Feb 07 (BSS): Vice-Chancellor of Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) Professor S M Abdur Razzak has said that research should be conducted with clearly defined goals.
"We need to set targets for our research. Where do we want to go through this research? What objectives do we want to achieve? Are there any shortcomings in our tools? Where do we want to place our university in international rankings? Are the needs of our country being fulfilled through our research? These issues must be clearly identified," he said, adding that sustainability should also be a key focus of research.
He made the remarks as the chief guest at the inaugural session of a two-day seminar on the progress of ongoing research projects for the 2025-26 fiscal year at RUET.
The seminar, titled "Progress Seminar," was organised by the Research and Extension Office of RUET on Saturday at the university hall room.
The event was presided over by Professor Dr Abdul Khaleq, Director of RUET's Research and Extension Office.
Among the speakers were Professor Dr Md Kamruzzaman, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Professor Dr Bashir Ahmed, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Professor Dr Md Nurul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; and Professor Dr Md Abdul Qader Jilani, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Humanities.
Heads of various departments, teachers and researchers of the university were also present at the event.