Dhaka, Oct 14 (V7N)- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for protecting young people and students from drug abuse, urging strict legal measures to make universities and other educational institutions, along with their surrounding areas, completely drug-free.
He stressed the need for a zero-tolerance policy against drugs during a courtesy meeting with a delegation led by Uttara University Founder and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Yasmin Ara Lekha at Bangabhaban on Wednesday morning.
During the meeting, Professor Lekha briefed the President on the university’s educational, research and academic activities. The delegation also highlighted various facilities, challenges and problems facing the institution.
The President assured the delegation that steps would be taken to address the issues raised.
Professor Lekha also formally invited the President, in his capacity as Chancellor, to attend the university’s upcoming convocation ceremony. President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir accepted the invitation and assured the delegation that he would attend the event.
The President’s Military Secretary, Secretary and Press Secretary were present at the meeting, along with the university’s advisers, assistant professors and members of its Board of Trustees.
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