Bangladesh, Nov. 6 -- Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan, vice-chancellor of International Standard University (ISU), has emphasised the importance of higher education and international-standard research, urging faculty members to pursue PhD degrees to strengthen the university's academic excellence.

Advertisement He made the remarks at a programme held on Wednesday afternoon on the university's Mohakhali campus to celebrate ISU Treasurer Professor Dr. H.T.M. Quader Newaz's achievement of a PhD degree from Asia e University, Malaysia, says a statement.

Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan said that Professor Dr. QuaderNewaz had made significant contributions to the establishment and development of the university.

His achievement of a PhD degree w...