Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said Jagannath University has always played a significant role in Bangladesh’s history, citing its involvement in the 1952 Language Movement, the 1971 Liberation War, and the 2024 mass uprising. He made the remarks on Wednesday morning while addressing the Dean’s Award 2026 ceremony at the university’s central auditorium, where he praised the institution’s legacy and pledged continued government attention.

The minister recalled his tenure from 2001 to 2006, mentioning efforts to curb book smuggling with university students and the policies that led to Jagannath’s transformation from a college into a full-fledged university under Begum Khaleda Zia. He emphasized the need for holistic student development through academics, debate, and sports, announcing that education reforms would begin in 2027 with updated syllabuses in 2028. He also criticized past university leadership and commended the current government’s dedication to education.

Member of Parliament Hamidur Rahman Hamid congratulated award recipients and urged them to build a knowledge-based, equitable Bangladesh. He also called for allocating nearby vacant land for university staff housing and improving campus facilities.