A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Dhaka (DU) and the University of Regina, Canada was signed today October 03, 2023 at Prof. Abdul Matin Chowdhury Virtual Classroom of DU to undertake joint collaborative academic and research programs between the two universities. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman and President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina Prof. Dr. Jeff Keshen signed the MoU on behalf of their respective university. It may be mentioned that this is the first ever MoU singed between DU and a Canadian University.

Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ms. Lilly Nicholls and some other members of Canadian Embassy, members of delegation of the University of Regina, Deans of different Faculties of DU were, among others, present on this occasion. Director of the Office of International Affairs of DU Prof. Dr. Shamsad Mortuza conducted the program.

According to the MoU, Dhaka University and the University of Regina will jointly conduct academic and research programs. Besides, the two universities will exchange academic materials and publications as well as faculty members, students and researchers.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman thanked the President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina Prof. Dr. Jeff Keshen for signing the MoU and hoped that this initiative would enhance the quality of education and research of both universities. He expressed his willingness to sign MoUs with more Canadian Universities for undertaking joint collaborative academic, research and cultural programs.

President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina Prof. Dr. Jeff Keshen highly praised the University of Dhaka for its outstanding contribution to education & research and develop socio-economic condition of Bangladesh as well as foster academic and cultural legacy. The students, teachers and researchers of both universities will be benefited by this MoU, he hoped.

Canadian High Commissioner calls on DU VC

Earlier, Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ms. Lilly Nicholls called on Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman at the latter’s office of the university.

During the meeting Canadian High Commissioner invited DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman to visit Canada to strengthen academic and research collaborations among Dhaka University and different Universities in Canada. She said, the friendly ties between Bangladesh and Canada have been prevailing for a long time. Different development programs including academic, research and cultural ones will be further strengthened, she hoped. Later, Canadian High Commissioner joined the MoU signing ceremony between Dhaka University and the University of Regina.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman thanked the Canadian High Commissioner Ms. Lilly Nicholls and President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina Prof. Dr. Jeff Keshen for their visit to Dhaka University and keen interest in its academic and research activities.

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka