Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday stressed the need for universities to equip students with technological skills, creativity and research capabilities to prepare them for the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

He made the remarks when a delegation of Central University of Science and Technology (CUST), led by its Board of Trustees Chairman Md Zahidul Islam, paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban.

President's Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam briefed reporters after the meeting.

The President called on public and private universities to take effective initiatives to provide innovative, international-standard education and research while developing skilled human resources.

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