Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid on Saturday urged higher education institutions to play a more effective role in producing skilled human resources for production-oriented sectors, including agriculture, fisheries and livestock.
He made the remarks while visiting East Delta University in Chattogram.
“Higher education institutions have a critical role to play in building a knowledge-based, skilled and compassionate Bangladesh. We must equip our youth to tackle future challenges through modern education, research, innovation and technology-driven knowledge,” he said.
During the visit, the minister inquired about the university’s academic programmes, infrastructure, research environment and various co-curricular activities.
Later, he took part in a tree-planting programme on the university premises.
Emphasising the importance of environmental conservation, Amin Ur Rashid said there is no alternative to tree plantation to maintain ecological balance, combat the adverse impacts of climate change and ensure a habitable world for future generations.
He urged everyone to plant more trees and ensure their proper care.
As part of his visit, the minister also toured East Delta International School, where he inspected classrooms and the learning environment, interacted with students and exchanged views with teachers.
Chattogram-10 lawmaker Sayeed Al Noman, university Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Nazim Uddin, Treasurer Prof Dr Siddique Ahmed Chowdhury, directors of various departments, teachers and senior officials were present, among others.
