RAJSHAHI, Dec 3, 2021 (BSS) - Education Minister Dr Dipu Monu has called for
preparations for the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) as it's knocking on
the door at present.

   "There will be many challenges of the 4IR and we have to take preparation
to face the challenges competently," she said while inaugurating a weeklong
cultural festival at Rajshahi University (RU) today as the chief guest.

   RU is hosting the festival at its Shabash Bangladesh premises to mark the
birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and
Golden Jubilee of Independence.

   Dr Dipu Moni said the higher seats or learning should adopt something new
after coming out from the conventional system.

   "Now, we want no more certificate-bearing graduates to get rid the country
from the burden of educated unemployment," he opined.

   She said the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is pledged to
enrich the country with skilled workforces.

   She also said the students should be equipped with the knowledge of
science and technology side by side with humanitarian and patriotic zeal

   Rajshahi Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton, Ayen Uddin, MP and Advocate Adiba
Anjum Mita, MP, addressed the meeting as special guests, while RU Vice-
chancellor Prof Golam Sabbir Sattar was in the chair.

   National University Vice-chancellor Professor Moshiur Rahman addressed a
topic on 'political wisdom of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman' as focal person.

   Dr Dipu Moni inaugurated construction works of Desh Ratna Sheikh Hasina
Hall at RU.

   Earlier, the Education Minister placed wreaths on the grave of Shaheed AHM
Kamaruzzaman paying rich tribute to the national leader. She also offered
prayers there.

   Dr Dipu Moni placed wreaths on the mural of Bangabandhu at RU Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall. She also placed wreaths on the grave of Prof
Hassan Azizul Haque during his daylong official visit here.