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JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, Oct 20, 2025 (BSS) - Jahangirnagar University (JU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan today said research should focus on the country's environment and ecosystem to ensure greater societal welfare.

He made the remarks while addressing a workshop titled "Understanding Climate Change and Climate Finance: National and International Perspective" held at the university's Senate Hall.

The event organised by the JU Students' Counselling and Guidance Centre, aimed to raise awareness on climate-related challenges.

"Though our contribution to global climate change is minimal, our responsibility in tackling its impacts is greater," the VC said, urging researchers to integrate environmental ethics and focus on local ecological realities.

Dr A K M Nuruzzaman, General Manager of PKSF, presented the keynote paper, while Prof Md Jamal Uddin, Director of the Students' Counselling and Guidance Centre, presided over the event.

Teachers and students from various departments were also present.