CUET Hosts Seminar on Martyred Intellectuals Day
Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) organized an online seminar to observe Martyred Intellectuals Day on Saturday, December 14. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor of CUET, Professor Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan, as the chief guest.
The seminar began with a welcome speech delivered by Professor Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Humayun Kabir, the acting registrar of CUET. The session was presided over by Professor Dr. Md. Mahbubul Alam, the Director of the Directorate of Student Welfare.
Additional speakers included Professor Dr. Sudip Kumar Pal, Dean of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, representing the deans; Professor Dr. Md. Azad Hossain, Head of the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, representing department heads; Professor Dr. Mosammat Farzana Rahman Juthi, Provost of Sufia Kamal Hall, representing the provosts; and Professor Dr. Ujjal Kumar Dev, Vice-President of CUET Teachers' Association. Representatives from the staff and student communities also participated, including Engineer Syed Mohammad Ikram, President of CUET Officers' Association; Mohammad Jamal Uddin, President of CUET Staff Association; and Tanvir Ahmed Chowdhury, a Mechanical Engineering student and President of CUET Journalists' Association.
The event was moderated by CUET’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mohammad Fazlur Rahman, and began with special prayers led by Hafiz Mawlana Qari Nurullah, Senior Imam of CUET Central Mosque.
In his address, Professor Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan highlighted the importance of building a prosperous and equitable knowledge-based society to achieve the goals of the Liberation War. He stated, “Our independence was aimed at creating a happy and prosperous nation. To achieve this, we need advancements in economic, social, political, geopolitical, diplomatic, and educational sectors, alongside building a skilled populace and knowledge-based society. A discrimination-free environment for knowledge development and dissemination is essential. The younger generation must be particularly motivated to lead the way. They have the strength and moral courage to take Bangladesh forward, as evident in their role in past movements against inequality. Building a prosperous and sustainable knowledge-based nation requires dedication from everyone, making knowledge-driven equity the prime focus.”
He further emphasized the role of education in sustainable development, stating, “Enhancing the intellectual and emotional capabilities of students broadens the horizons of knowledge. Quality education for all is indispensable for the country's progress. We must position ourselves as a well-educated and developed nation on the global map by transforming every citizen into a valuable resource. Our perspectives must shift towards modern, knowledge-based thinking. I believe the sooner we abandon power-centric and popularity-driven policies in favor of research-driven and knowledge-based approaches, the quicker our development will be sustainable, and our country will truly emerge victorious.”
