Acting Vice Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University (JU) Prof Abdul Bayes said that constructive arguments play an important role for the development of a country's democratic spirit.

He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of 'close UP 4th Inter-University Debate Championships' at the University auditorium of JU yesterday.

Prof Bayes inaugurated the seven day debate championship organised by Jahangirnagar University Debating Society (JUDS).

The inaugural ceremony^of the competition was presided over by president of JUDS Shahnewaj Kabir. Among others who addressed the ceremony were special guest Prof Amir Hossain Khan and chief adviser of JUDS Ahmed Reza.

A total of 32 teams from 26 universities medical colleges and BIT are taking part in the competition.

The competition will begin today and continue up to December 16 at the university auditorium at 10.00 am everyday.