Dhaka University (DU) has held an exchange-of-views meeting with the project directors and co-project directors of 98 university research projects funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The meeting was held on Sunday at the auditorium of the Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban at the university, according to a DU press release issued today.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr A B M Obaidul Islam attended the event as the chief guest.

Deans of various faculties, along with project directors and co-project directors, were also present.

During the meeting, the progress of the ongoing research projects was reviewed, and various challenges and constraints in implementing them were discussed.

Addressing the session, Vice-Chancellor Prof Obaidul Islam urged teachers and researchers to conduct research to international standards, stating that the university could not progress without quality research and innovation.

He emphasised that researchers must focus on publishing their papers in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals, urging them to conduct their research with honesty, dedication and sincerity. He assured them that the university administration would provide all possible support in this regard.

To improve the quality of education and research, enhance international rankings and strengthen the university’s reputation, the vice-chancellor also stressed the importance of completing courses on time, holding examinations as scheduled and publishing results promptly.