DHAKA, Sept 9, 2022 (BSS) - Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr.

Md. Akhtaruzzaman today said quality and inclusive education must be ensured
with equal opportunities for all to achieve sustainable development goals by
2030.

"Without ensuring quality, equitable and inclusive education for all, it will
not be possible for the country to achieve sustainable development goals by
2030," said Akhtaruzzaman.

The VC was addressing a discussion marking International Literacy Day today,
organized by Dhaka University Education and Research Institute, at Sadat Ali
Conference Room of the institute, said a press release.

Chaired by IER director Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Halim, the program was also
addressed by former IER director Dr Siddiqur Rahman, Former VC of Noakhali
Science and Technology University Prof Dr M Ohiduzzaman and Dr Mohammad
Mahbubur Rahman.

Dr Akhtaruzzaman said in order to achieve sustainable development goals,
education programs should be conducted focusing on this year's theme
'Transforming Literacy Learning Space'.

Emphasizing on technical and vocational education along with mainstream
education, he said, underprivileged children of the society should be brought
under education as soon as possible.

The Vice-Chancellor called upon the teachers, researchers and concerned
parties to work unitedly for the development of the nation and increase the
quality of education.

Earlier, students and teachers of the university, led by VC Dr Md
Akhtaruzzaman, brought out a rally on the campus marking the day.