President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called for a zero-tolerance policy against drugs at educational institutions, including universities, and their surrounding areas to protect students and young people from substance abuse.
He made the remarks when a delegation of Uttara University, led by its founder and Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Yasmeen Ara Lekha, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in the morning.
President’s Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam briefed reporters following the meeting, reports UNB.
During the meeting, the vice-chancellor briefed the President on the university’s academic activities and initiatives in education and research.
The delegation also raised concerns over various facilities, challenges and problems facing the university.
The President assured the delegation that the issues raised would be addressed.
Yasmeen Ara Lekha also formally invited the President, in his capacity as chancellor, to attend the university’s upcoming convocation.
The President accepted the invitation and assured the delegation that he would attend.
The President’s military secretary, secretary and press secretary, along with the university’s advisers, assistant professors and Board of Trustees members, attended the meeting.
