Islami Chhatra Shibir’s central president Nurul Islam Saddam said that a nation cannot be built through slogans, rallies, and meetings alone. He made the remarks on Sunday, June 28, at a daylong orientation program organized by the group at a university auditorium. Saddam emphasized that Bangladesh has immense potential but lacks necessary reforms in its education system to ensure employment opportunities for graduates.

He compared Bangladesh’s education system with those of developed countries, noting that their higher education is industry-oriented and departments are opened only after ensuring job opportunities through agreements with industries. He said this approach allows students to gain practical training and employable skills. Saddam also highlighted that Bangladesh’s economy depends heavily on remittances, much of which comes through informal channels, reducing government benefit.

He called for modern, skill-based education in universities, including training in AI, ChatGPT, Gemini, Python, and C++. He urged students to use their education for the welfare of family, society, and the nation, and to choose positive paths amid challenges in university life.