Dhaka, May 27 -- Lt. Col. Mohammad Anisuzzaman, PhD, AEC :

Universities are key to facilitating humans 'to reason well in all matters (Newman 1852)' and creating educated people with cultivated intellect, dispassionate minds and refined tastes who act with class and respect in their lives.

Universities serve as centers for both education and research. They have accrued vast collections from different sources. Many of the collections have grown into museums.

The range of these collections seems endless. Some focus on specific subjects like medicine whereas others are broader, covering many topics and some showcase history. All collections share key goals. They protect important knowledge and culture, allowing for research. This research...