Chairman of British Council Ms. Stevie Spring called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman today November 21, 2021 at the latter’s office of the university. She was accompanied by Country Director of British Council Mr. Tom Miscioscia, Director of Education Mr. David Maynard and Project Manager of English and Higher Education Mohammad Delower Hossain.

During the meeting they discussed the possibilities of strengthening ongoing joint collaborative academic, research as well as skill development programs on English teaching and learning between the University of Dhaka and British Council. DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman apprised the guests of academic and research activities of the university. Dhaka University authorities have already signed MoU with different renowned universities in UK for undertaking joint collaborative academic and research programs, he mentioned. A conference will be held in London this year to celebrate DU centenary and Her Royal Highness Princess Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise  is being expected to inaugurate it, the VC pointed out. He invited the British Council Chairman to attend the event. British Council Chairman thanked the VC for inviting her.

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka

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Chairman of British Council Ms. Stevie Spring called on Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman today November 21, 2021 at the latter’s office of the university. (Photo: DU PR Office)