CU CORRESPONDENT

Finance and

Planning

Minister

Amir

Khosru

Mahmud

Chowdhury

called for a strict stance against the entry of outsiders into the Chittagong University campus, saying that universities must remain dedicated solely to academic pursuits.

“Universities are for students. It must be ensured that no outsiders, regardless of their political affiliation or religion, can enter the campus,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of the Saraswati Gyan Mandir on the campus around 10:00am.

Highlighting the importance of diversity in higher education, he said, “Diversity is crucial for a university. Without diversity, progress is not possible.”

The minister noted that not all initiatives can be carried out by the government alone, emphasising the need for collective efforts from all sections of society to build a tolerant, sensitive, humane and stable country.

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