Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Akhtaruzzaman has opined that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) need to be combined with humanities for sustainable development. He said, if human qualities are not included then the society will become individualistic. He said these things while speaking as the chief guest at the publication festival of the book "Towards a Sustainable Economy: The Case of Bangladesh" published by the publishing company Rootless on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Professor Dr. Akhtaruzzaman also said that currently the government has taken appropriate steps for the development of the country.
In this, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr. ASM Maqsood Kamal, participating in the discussion, said that this book should be considered as an additional text book at the university level to build the country, as it has 13 articles on various aspects of country development, directions and realities. has been highlighted. He urged the integration of education, research and industry.
The program was presided over by the director of Dhaka School of Economics and the chairman of the governing council Dr Kazi Khalikuzzaman Ahmad. Dr. Kazi Khalikuzzaman Ahmad said that if we love the country and move forward in the path of Bangabandhu, we all must give importance to human welfare first so as to ensure sustainable development. In this, he expressed the opinion that the country and the people will be well. At this time, he also said that to be the bearer and carrier of sustainable development, for admission to Masters and Post Graduate Diploma programs in Entrepreneurship Economics at Dhaka School of Economics.
