Teachers' competency a must in shaping nation: BB governor

Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, governor of the Bangladesh Bank (BB), emphasised the vital role of competent teachers in shaping a prosperous nation during a recent event at East West University (EWU), according to a press statement.
Speaking at a certificate awarding ceremony for the university's Teachers' Training Programme on Monday, Dr. Mansur stated that educators are uniquely positioned to cultivate skilled and effective citizens.
The event at the Nousher Ali Lecture Gallery, celebrated the completion of the programme on teaching, learning and research.
As the chief guest, Dr. Mansur highlighted that teachers are crucial national assets knowledge and wisdom of whom can be called upon to address the country's needs.
The ceremony was chaired by Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, chairperson of the EWU Board of Trustees and former governor of the Bangladesh Bank.
In his remarks, Professor Dr. Farashuddin praised the Bangladesh Bank's exemplary management under Dr. Mansur's leadership.
Other distinguished guests who addressed the audience at the event included Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, vice chancellor of EWU, Professor Dr. M. Ashik Mosaddik, pro vice chancellor of EWU, and Professor Dr. Sufia Islam, director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at EWU.
A total of 34 faculty members received their certificates during the ceremony, which was attended by a large number of EWU faculty members and officials.
The training programme was a collaborative initiative between IQAC and the EWU Center for Research and Training (EWUCRT).