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MYMENSINGH, Nov 2, 2025 (BSS) - A two-week-long training workshop titled “Basics of Microsoft Office” has concluded at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), aimed at enhancing the professional skills of third-class employees.

The closing and certificate distribution ceremony of the workshop was held on Sunday at 12.30 pm in a classroom of the university’s Graduate Training Institute (GTI). The workshop was organized under the supervision of GTI.

The training programmme began on October 19. A total of 30 nominated employees from various sections of the university participated at the training. 

Professor Dr. Md. Mozammel Haque, Director of GTI, presided over the closing ceremony, while BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan attended as the chief guest. 

Acting Registrar Agriculturist Dr. Md. Helal Uddin was present as the special guest. 

Among others, University Proctor Professor Dr. Abdul Alim, Controller of Examinations Professor Dr. Jowarder Faruk Ahmed, and other university officials were present.

Expressing their feelings, the trainees said, “We didn’t know how to operate a computer before, but now we can use it confidently. It would have been better if this course had been arranged earlier, as many of us are nearing retirement.”

In his speech, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. K. Fazlul Haque Bhuiyan said that training is essential for enhancing the efficiency of any task. 

“Training increases skills and inspires people to work with renewed enthusiasm. Prepare yourselves through this training so that you become valuable assets to the university. Perform your duties with honesty and dedication,” he added.