A five-day workshop in introduction of Bengali text books in higher studies began in Dhaka on Saturday under the joint auspices of Bangia Academy and the University Grants Commission, an academy press release said, reports BSS.

Prof Mohammad Shamsul Haq. Chairman of the Commission, attended the inaugural function as the chief Suest while the academy's irector General. Prof Harun-ur-Rashid presided over it

It was addressed by the Commission's Research and Publication Director. ANM Golam Mostafa and the Academy's Director of Text Book Department. Golam Mainuddln. At least 42 teachers from different universities attend the session on physical science.

Golam Malnuddin Khan said Bangia Academy published 618 text books and note books during the last 19 years. The academy will have to publish 320 books more tn the coming four years." he said

Chief guest Prof M Shamsul Haq said, the workshop was organised to solve the problems tn Introducing Bengali text books tn the higher stud-

In his Presidential speech. Prof Harun-ur-Rashid said the workshop was organised to take up such plans for the first time after the independence. "Wc will determine In the workshop as to how best we can meet the need of the students with our limited resources." he said.