At Bhashani University job fair in Santosh, Tangail, State Minister Tuku says government is working so students get jobs after their studies

The government is working with the goal that a student can get a job as soon as they finish their studies, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has said. He is the member of parliament for Tangail-5 (Sadar).

He said this on Tuesday (27 October) at noon as chief guest at the opening of a career and job fair organised at Santosh in Tangail for Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Day 2026. He also spoke to journalists afterwards.

The state minister said, 'A career and job fair is a very good and noble initiative. It is creating employment opportunities for many people.'

He said, 'We have to move forward holding Bangladesh in our hearts. If the country's 200 million people become qualified, it will be possible to turn Bangladesh into one of the leading countries in the world.'

Sultan Salahuddin Tuku said the government and the state have to create a suitable environment to take a country forward. The prime minister is working towards that goal from morning to night. To support her work, everyone must carry out their duties from their own position, and only then will the country become self-reliant, he said.

Addressing Chhatra Dal leaders and activists, the state minister said they must stand up against all kinds of conspiracy and evil forces. For that, they must organise themselves and stay alert to any conspiracy, he said.

On improving the quality of education, he said the prime minister is working with the highest priority on developing education. He will work with the utmost sincerity to improve the quality of education in Tangail, ensure a proper educational environment and create employment opportunities for students, he said.

The state minister also said Tangail's heritage must be restored. Tangail must be taken among the country's leading districts in education. Everyone must work together to achieve that goal, he said.

The event was chaired by Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University vice-chancellor Professor Dr A B M Shahidul Islam. University pro-vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Anisur Rahman gave the welcome address.

Special guests present included University Grants Commission member Professor Dr Abdullah Al-Mamun, Tangail deputy commissioner Abu Saeed, superintendent of police Mohammad Shamsul Alam Sarkar and Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC additional managing director Mohammad Yusuf Ali. University teachers and students, political leaders and officials of various employing organisations were also present.

Earlier, State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku and the invited guests inaugurated the career and job fair by cutting a ribbon and releasing balloons and pigeons.