He made the remarks when a delegation of Uttara University, led by its founder and Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Yasmeen Ara Lekha, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in the morning.
UNB
14 October, 2026, 02:00 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 02:04 pm
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (14 October) called for a zero-tolerance policy on drugs to make educational institutions, including universities, and their surrounding areas drug-free and protect students and young people from substance abuse.
He made the remarks when a delegation of Uttara University, led by its founder and Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Yasmeen Ara Lekha, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in the morning.
President's Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam briefed reporters after the meeting.
During the meeting, the VC briefed the President on the university's academic activities, education and research initiatives.
The delegation also highlighted various facilities, challenges and problems faced by the university.
The President assured the delegation that the issues raised will be addressed.
During the meeting, the VC also formally invited the President to attend the university's upcoming convocation as chancellor.
Mirza Fakhrul accepted the invitation and assured the delegation of his presence at the convocation.
The President's military secretary, secretary and press secretary, along with the university's advisers, assistant professors and members of its Board of Trustees, were present at the meeting.