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KHULNA, July 7, 2026 (BSS) - Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University Prof. Dr. Md. Rezaul Karim today underscored the importance of developing soft skills 
and technological expertise alongside academic education to prepare students for the evolving job market.

Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the KU URP-EDGE Training Programme at the Liaquat Ali Auditorium of the university this 
afternoon, he said technological excellence has been one of the key drivers of progress in developed countries.

"The rapid advancement of technology demands that students continuously enhance their technological capabilities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has 
already simplified many aspects of daily life, while networking has become increasingly important in today's digital world," he said.

The vice-chancellor also noted that the information technology sector is evolving constantly, making it essential for students to remain skilled and 
well-prepared to meet future challenges.

The training programme was organised by the Urban and Rural Planning (URP) Discipline under the Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project, implemented by the Bangladesh Computer Council under the ICT Division of the Government of Bangladesh.

Speaking as special guest, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Harunur Rashid Khan said there is no alternative to training and lifelong learning.

He said students must complement their academic knowledge with practical and contemporary skills to remain competitive in the workplace, adding that 
continuous learning is essential to keep pace with rapid technological changes.

Chaired by URP Discipline Head Professor Dr Md Zakir Hossain, the programme was also addressed by Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and 
Technology Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam and Director of the Planning and Development Division Prof. Dr. Kazi Saiful Islam. 

The vice-chancellor and other guests distributed certificates among the participants in the training programme in the presence of teachers of the URP 
Discipline and students from different batches.