Adviser Fouzul Kabir urges honest people to join politics

East West University (EWU) hosted a day-long 'Job Fair' on 15 November 2025, connecting thousands of aspiring graduates with 70 leading national and multinational organizations.

The event was inaugurated by Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources at the EWU campus in Aftabnagar, Dhaka, said a press release.

In his address, Mr. Khan called on the youths to enter politics, stressing the critical need for ethical leadership.

''There is a need for honest people in the politics of Bangladesh. I urge honest individuals to build their careers in politics,'' said Mr. Khan.

He advised students to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship rather than solely pursuing job opportunities.

''Global demand has shifted and the demand for skillness is increasing than the degrees. What I can do is more important than the degree I have achieved,'' he added

The Adviser called on young people to generate wealth through production and innovation rather than lobbying or pursuing undue advantage.

Barrister Nihad Kabir, Former President of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (MCCI), Dhaka, and Special Guest at the event, highlighted the fair's value, calling it a great opportunity for students to choose their desired career paths and learn details about their preferred organizations, as well as the opportunity for the employers too.

Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees (EWU) and former Governor of the Bangladesh Bank, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship for national development. He asserted that the government should prioritize creating and nurturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to reduce poverty and inequality in the country.

Dr. Farashuddin suggested creating three million small entrepreneurs, providing them with training and low-interest or Islamic Mud?raba method loans to boost national production and employment.

A total of 70 companies, including banks, NGOs, telecom operators, RMG, beverage, electronics, software companies, financial institutions, non-profit organizations, pharmaceuticals, and HR professional training institutions, participated in the event, providing a wide array of career
opportunities for EWU students and alumni.