Bangladesh, Jan. 12 -- President Abdul Hamid on Saturday urged the vice-chancellors of public universities to perform their duties with dedication and honesty, staying away from corruption and irregularities.

"Vice-chancellors are the chief executives of universities. You've to prove your honesty, sincerity and skills while carrying out your duties. If you (VCs) allow irregularities or get involved in corruption then what'll be the condition of the universities?" he said while delivering his speech at the first convocation of Jagannath University on Dhupkhola playground in the capital.

Abdul Hamid, also the chancellor of the university, urged the teachers to uphold the dignity of their profession without being attracted to any kind of gre...