Vice-Chancellor emphasizes mathematics skills for sustainable tech growth in 4IR era

CUET Hosts Seminar Honoring Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam

  • CUET organized "Jamal Nazrul Islam Memorial" seminar on math and science
  • VC stressed mathematical skills for tech advancements in Fourth Industrial Revolution
  • Speakers called for focusing on math-based research and innovative thinking

CUET Hosts Seminar Honoring Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam
Jul 27, 2026 12:16

Patriotism and human welfare were integral parts of Jamal Nazrul Islam's life. He spent a portion of his earnings on the education of underprivileged and talented students. This humane example of a true teacher serves as an inspiration for all. In this era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, sustainable technological development is unimaginable without mathematical expertise. Therefore, students must focus not only on learning mathematics, but also on acquiring math-based research skills, analytical thinking, and innovative capabilities.

Vice-Chancellor of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Professor Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan, made these remarks as the chief guest during the "Jamal Nazrul Islam Memorial" seminar organized by the Department of Mathematics. The event took place at the video conference room of the Pre-Engineering Building at CUET on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Professor Dr. Mohammad Abu Kawsar and President of the Bangladesh Mathematical Society Professor Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam attended the seminar as special guests.

Professor Dr. Anjan Kumar Chowdhury from the Jamal Nazrul Islam Research Centre for Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Chittagong University and Professor Dr. Md. Sarwar Alam from the Department of Mathematics at Jagannath University presented keynote speeches.

Presided over by Head of the Mathematics Department Professor Dr. Mohammad Shah Alam, the welcome address was delivered by CUET Math Club Moderator and Mathematics Professor Dr. Ujjwal Kumar Deb. Lecturer of Mathematics Somen Bairagi conducted the session. The event was sponsored by the Bangladesh Mathematical Society, with cooperation from the CUET Math Club and the Asian University for Women Math Club.
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