The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

President Professor Dr Iajuddin Ahmed said Tuesday that the whole nation is marching towards holding general election scheduled for December 18.

"The government and the Election Commission are sincerely trying to hold a free, fair and credible election," he said at the first convocation of World University of Bangladesh at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city.

The President called upon all concerned to extend their all-out cooperation in this regard.

President Iajuddin said Bangladesh, being a developing country, needs huge competent and capable human resources to cope with the present global scenario.

Universities, he said, have great role of making graduates competent and worthy for the 21st century through providing quality education as universities are the prime-movers in transforming human-beings into resources.

"For this, it requires standard curricula, sufficient library and laboratory facilities, experienced faculty and above all congenial atmosphere."

He said universities, particularly the private universities, would have to extend these essential components for imparting quality education.

Congratulating the new graduates, President Iajuddin, also the chancellor of the university, said the countrymen as well as the nation deserve a lot from the new graduates as they have extended enormous support and cooperation to elevate them to such position.

Some 783 students were conferred degrees while three others were awarded gold medals for their outstanding performances.

"I believe, you'll always demonstrate the highest degree of personal integrity and social responsibility at every step in your professional life," the President said.

"Always keep in mind that you should have a definite vision and this vision is to be dedicated for the well-being of the nation," he said, adding: "With this objective, please try to groom yourself as an ethical and rational human-being."

Prof Dr AH Wahiduddin Mahmud addressed the function as the convocation speaker, while Vice Chancellor of the World University of Bangladesh Prof Dr Abdul Mannan Choudhury and Chairperson of the Board of Governors of the university Morsheda Choudhury also spoke on the occasion.