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UGC Chairman Emphasizes Ethical Values, Tolerance, and Justice in Higher Education

The UGC Chairman emphasized the importance of promoting tolerance, morality, and justice in higher education during an international conference in Dhaka.

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Prof Dr Mamun Ahmed, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has urged for the promotion of tolerance, free thinking, morality, and justice in higher education institutions to mitigate social unrest, inequality, and corruption. Speaking at the conclusion of a two-day international conference on 'Philosophy for Peace' in Dhaka, Ahmed highlighted that nurturing ethical values, accountability, and critical thinking in universities is crucial, as graduates often take up significant leadership roles in various sectors.

Ahmed advocated for forgiveness, dialogue, and justice-oriented reconciliation over revenge, emphasizing that a peaceful and humane society starts within families and educational institutions. He underscored that national development should be balanced by ethics, humanity, and social justice, not just economic growth. To support these ideals, the UGC is implementing training programs and workshops on soft skills, ethics, and values as part of extracurricular activities, with training modules currently in development.

Source: BSS

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Why is promoting tolerance and justice important in higher education?
Prof Dr Mamun Ahmed believes that promoting tolerance, free thinking, morality, and justice in higher education is essential to reduce social unrest, inequality, and corruption. These values are crucial as they prepare students for key leadership roles in governance, the judiciary, research, and the economy.
What role do universities play according to Ahmed?
Ahmed highlighted that universities must nurture ethical values, accountability, and critical thinking. Graduates often assume significant leadership roles, so instilling these values early on is vital for national development.
What initiatives is the UGC implementing?
The UGC is implementing training programs and workshops on soft skills, ethics, and values as extracurricular activities, with training modules already under development to support these ideals.

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