BNP Secretary General and LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stressed that merit must be prioritised in teacher recruitment at Thakurgaon University, saying the institution should develop into a world-class university rather than remain a conventional one.
He made the remarks while addressing the university’s logo unveiling ceremony held on Friday night.
Fakhrul said all necessary steps, including ensuring merit-based recruitment of teachers, would be taken so that the newly established university can emerge as a centre of excellence.
He added that this development would help Thakurgaon, described as a relatively underdeveloped district, gain recognition as an educational hub.
Thakurgaon University Vice-Chancellor Prof Md Israfil presided over the programme, while Thakurgaon-2 lawmaker Abdus Salam, Thakurgaon-3 lawmaker Zahidur Rahman, University Grants Commission (UGC) member Prof Mohammad Ayub Islam, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rafiqul Haque, Superintendent of Police Belal Hossain, District BNP President Mirza Faisal Amin, and Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) Executive Director Dr Md Shahid Uz Zaman also spoke at the event.
UGC member Prof Mohammad Ayub Islam said the establishment of a public university is a complex and time-consuming process, but noted that Thakurgaon University has made significant progress in a short period.
He said a suitable campus site has already been identified and assured that the UGC will continue to provide necessary support for its development.
He also thanked Mirza Fakhrul for his role in advancing the university project.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Israfil expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, BNP Secretary General and LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and the UGC for establishing the university.
