Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
Policy
RUET, as a public engineering and technology university established under the RUET Act and operating under the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, recognizes that its teaching, research, campus operations and community engagement all carry consequences for national development. This framework sets out RUET's commitments against SDG 1 to SDG 17, the actions it will take, the offices accountable for each action, and the evidence it will publish.
Scope
This framework applies to all students, faculty members, officers, staff, outsourced and contracted personnel, visitors and partner organizations, across the main campus, all halls of residence, academic and administrative buildings, laboratories, workshops, the Medical Centre, the Central Library, the canteen, and any premises owned, leased or operated by RUET.
Legal basis
This Framework shall be implemented subject to the Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology Act, 2003, applicable Statutes, Regulations and Rules made thereunder, approved admission and service rules, government orders, University Grants Commission requirements and other applicable laws. Nothing in this Framework creates a disciplinary offence, sanction, entitlement, procurement preference, admission criterion or decision-making power inconsistent with those instruments. In case of inconsistency, the applicable higher legal or statutory instrument shall prevail.
Governance
- An SDG Steering Committee, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, will provide overall direction and approve the annual SDG report.
- An SDG Cell, housed under IQAC, will coordinate implementation, collect data and prepare reports.
- A focal point will be nominated for each SDG from among the deans, directors and heads of department.
- Implementation responsibility rests with existing offices: Registrar's Office, Directorate of Students' Welfare (DSW), Proctor's Office, Provosts of halls, Directorate of Research and Extension (DRE), Directorate of Planning & Development, Medical Centre, Central Library, Career and Counselling Services, Controller of Examinations, and the academic departments.
Cross-cutting principles
No decision on admission, assessment, recruitment, promotion, pay, accommodation or service delivery shall be influenced by gender, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, indigenous identity, caste, disability, marital status, economic background, region or political affiliation.
Facilities, digital platforms and learning materials shall be progressively made accessible to persons with disabilities.
Every commitment carries a named owner, an indicator and a published evidence trail on the RUET website.
Anyone reporting a violation is protected from academic or employment disadvantage.
Confidential reporting channels, fair investigation and support services are available to all complainants.
SDG Policies
Select a goal to read RUET's policy statement and the actions it will take.