A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Dhaka (DU) and Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) was signed today September 03, 2023 at Prof. Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom of DU to enhance the quality education and research in the fields of ocean science and technology as well as create skilled human resources in this arena. Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman presided over the function.

Treasurer of DU Prof. Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed and Registrar of SAU Md. Badrul Islam signed the MoU on behalf of their respective university. Vice-Chancellor of SAU Prof. Dr. Md. Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan was, among others, present on this occasion.

According to the MoU, Dhaka University and Sylhet Agricultural University will jointly conduct researches on ocean science and technology. Besides, the two universities will share laboratory facilities and exchange scientific equipments. They will also jointly organize seminars, workshops, conferences and training programs.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman thanked the authorities of Sylhet Agricultural University for signing the MoU and hoped that this MoU would play an effective role to strengthen education and research on marine science and create skilled human resources in the country. It will also help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), he hoped.

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka