Inclusive education a must to achieve SDGs

 

DU Live: Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr.Md. Akhtaruzzaman 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 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 to mark the day.

Dhaka, 08 September (campuslive24.com)//BSc

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