The National University today opened a regional centre in Cumilla sadar. Photo : BSS

DHAKA, Sept 5, 2025 (BSS) - The National University today opened a regional centre in Cumilla sadar.

While inaugurating, NU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr ASM Amanullah said such regional centres have already been launched in several districts and the authorities have plan to set up more across the country to bring dynamism of the NU.

The Vice Chancellor said the regional centres will alleviate the sufferings of teachers, students and officials of NU affiliated colleges.

The academic activities of NU affiliated colleges in Cumilla, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Chandpur and Feni districts will be managed from the Cumilla regional centre, he noted.

Following the inauguration ceremony, a discussion was held at Victoria Government College premises with the college's Principal Prof Md Abul Basar Bhuiyan in the chair.

Mohammad Shafiul Karim, Director of NU Physical Education and Cultural Affairs Office, moderated the programme. 

Speaking as the chief guest, NU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr ASM Amanullah said, "National University is working to transform students into human resources. The university has taken various steps to improve quality of education and implement work-oriented education."

He said that the National University will provide all possible support for overall development of teachers and students of affiliated colleges, adding, "The National University will be developed as a brand university within a year."

Among others, Treasurer Prof Dr ATM Zafrul Azam and Cumilla Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajib Al Mahmud were present.

Acting Director of Regional Centre Coordination Office of NU Nazim Uddin Ahmed delivered the welcome speech. 

Principals and vice-principals of 182 colleges and educational institutions affiliated to the NU in Cumilla, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Chandpur and Feni districts, teachers and students of Victoria Government College, directors and officers of various departments of NU joined the discussion.

At the beginning of the discussion, a one minute silence was observed in memory of the martyrs of the student-led 2024 July Uprising.