Meherpur to get a public university

The Mujibnagar University, Meherpur Bill, 2023 was passed in parliament on Thursday.

Education Minister Dipu Moni moved the bill and it was passed by voice vote.

The university would be a prototype of other public universities.

There will be a business incubator to make students entrepreneurs and give them all kinds of assistance at the preliminary stage.

As per the bill, the disciplinary committee will propose the syndicate take appropriate steps for resisting sexual harassment, violence and ragging.