President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged the authorities concerned to ensure the quality of higher education and conduct research in universities along with the regular academic activities.

He came up with call when  Jahangirnagar University (JU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Md. Nurul Alam and Rajshahi University (RU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Golam Sabbir Sattar paid separate courtesy call on him.

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During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellors informed the President about the overall academic programmes and various plans of their respective universities.

Mentioning the university as an open field for acquiring knowledge, President Shahabuddin said academic programme should be designed in such a way that students can acquire knowledge on various contemporary and international issues and prove themselves worthy in the competitive world.

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Pointing out that there is no substitute for research in gaining knowledge and its dissemination, he said, "Quality should be given priority over quantity in research and emphasis should be placed on achieving the benefits of this research.”

Alongside, the President emphasised the opinion of the stakeholders concerned in arranging the academic programmes.

During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor of Rajshahi University handed over a copy of the overall academic plan of the university to the President.

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Noting that the President is a former student of this university, the Vice-Chancellor invited the President to attend the RU convocation to be held next November.

Secretaries concerned to the President's office were present during the meeting.