DU forms committee to excel in education, expedite research

With a view to improving the quality of education and research activities, the Dhaka University (DU) authority on Thursday formed a body titled ‘Committee for Excellence in Education and Research’.

The 10-member committee was formed headed by former DU vice-chancellor and emeritus professor of DU clinical pharmacy and pharmacology department AK Azad Chowdhury.

Other members of the committee are Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) chairman Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad, DU science faculty dean Tofail Ahmed Chowdhury, former professor of DU English department Syed Manzoorul Islam, biochemistry and molecular biology department professor Haseena Khan, genetic engineering and biotechnology department professor Jesmin, banking and insurance department professor Hasina Sheykh, DU Central Students’ Union vice-president (VP) Nurul Haq and DUCSU general secretary (GS) Golam Rabbani.

Director of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Cell of DU will act as the member secretary of the committee, said a DU press release.

The committee will recommend proper steps to improve the quality of education and research activities of the university.