President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday asked the university authorities to stop focusing on increasing number of research.

"University authorities should ensure the quality of research apart from increasing the numbers," the President said.

He said this while a four-member delegation of the Dhaka University led by its Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr. Md Akhtaruzzaman paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban.

President's press secretary Joynal Abedin briefed the reporters after the meeting.

Steps must also be taken in this regard, he also said.

The Chancellor advised the universities to focus more on research activities to explore time-befitting knowledge and keep pace with the competitive world.

Thanking the university authorities for making Dhaka University free of session-jam, President Shahabuddin said, "The incumbent government's continuity and political stability have contributed positively to this regard."

The President said the country is now moving fast on the path of development and progress where new innovations in knowledge and science are mandatory.

During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor apprised the President of the academic development and activities of the university.

Dr. Akhtaruzzaman said, "The session congestion caused by the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic has already been cleared by rescheduling examinations and class schedules under the Loss and Recovery Plan."

Secretaries concerned to the President were also present during the meeting.