Today, on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology with the “Monojotno Kendro” a Psychiatric Center for Mental and Drug Addiction Services run by the Health Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, in an informal ceremony.

In the presence of Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Muhammad Fazle Elahi, the agreement was signed in the meeting room of the university by Treasurer Professor Mustafizur Rahman on behalf of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology and Iqbal Masud, Director, Health and Wash Sector, Dhaka Ahsania Mission on behalf of “Monojotno Kendro”.

According to the agreement, the “Monojotno Kendro” will provide mental health services to the students studying in the university as per their need. Apart from the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain, Registrar of the University and Dr. Sharmin Reza Chowdhury, Professor and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering were also present at the signing ceremony. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Fazle Elahi said that mental health care is essential for every human being. The scope of work in the health sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission is very wide. We are happy that they will help our students with mental health issues.

I hope others will follow our example and come forward to provide mental health care to the people. Professor Mustafizur Rahman, Treasurer of the University, said, “I have seen universities in different countries of the world have mental health services for their students. This initiative has also started in our country now. If the students are mentally healthy and strong, they will be able to work well for the development of the country and the nation. I think today's initiative will play a role in the mental excellence of our university students. Iqbal Masud, Director, Health and Wash Sector,

Dhaka Ahsania Mission, said, "We know that the authorities of Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology have taken a multi-pronged approach to meet the mental health needs of the students. Strengthening mental health practices can prevent many problems such as drug abuse, stress and depression. I think through this activity students will get ideas related to their mental needs including dealing with their daily stress and will be proactive in solving problems. Because the students will be able to realize the treatment that is needed to reduce the mental stress like physical need and through today's initiative we will try to give them full support”.