Dhaka, July 3 -- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) is set to introduce 13 new departments to foster national development and produce skilled human resources.

The new departments include Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Material Engineering, Law, Aviation, and Al-Quran and Islamic Studies.

Professor Dr. Md. Sajedul Karim, deputy vice-chancellor at the university, confirmed the decision on Wednesday.

He said that the decision to launch 13 contemporary departments in our university in line with the world has been passed by the Academic Council.

These departments will be launched in phases subject to the approval of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Currently, SUST operates 27 departments unde...