DHAKA, Dec 30, 2024 (BSS) – University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh member Professor Dr Masuma Habib today urged teachers of higher educational institutions to engage themselves in building a culture of quality research and innovation for taking the country forward.

She made the call while speaking as the chief guest at an academic seminar held at the UGC, said a press release.

The academic seminar was organized to evaluate the PhD credentials of 12 teachers from various government colleges and determine the compatibility of the degrees obtained with teaching related subjects.

Dr Masuma Habib said the research works, conducted in various colleges and universities, are making positive impacts for building the country as well as the nation.

She called for encouraging the researchers and utilizing their knowledge individually and institutionally.

Vice Chancellor of Islamic Arabic University Prof Dr Mohammad Shamsul Alam, Director General of Bangla Academy Prof Dr Mohammad Azam and several professors from different faculties of the Dhaka University were present, among others, on the occasion.