A meeting among Dhaka University (DU), University Grants Commission (UGC)  of Bangladesh and World Bank was held today October 13, 2024 at DU VC’s Lounge. Chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission Prof. Dr. S M A Faiz, Vice-Chancellor of DU  Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Sayema Haque Bidisha, Treasurer Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, UGC Members- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan & Prof. Dr. Mohammad Anwar Hossen, World Bank Senior Education Specialist T. M. Asaduzzaman, Senior Education Advisor Dr. Md. Mahamud Ul Hoque and Project Director Prof. Dr. Asaduzzaman were present at the meeting.  

During the meeting they discussed about various issues including   implementation of different development projects at DU with the financial assistance from The World Bank. Construction of a residential hall for DU female students, formation of a special fund for providing scholarship among financially challenged students, improving Wi-Fi network at DU, development of DU Medical Centre and undertaking joint research & training programs were also discussed in the meeting.   

              13/10/2024

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka