A Partnership Agreement between the University of Dhaka (DU) and Universal Periodic Review (UPR) info, a non-governmental organization based in Geneva, Switzerland was virtually signed today October 14, 2026 at VC’s meeting room of the university for promoting collaboration in skills development and capacity building of students and faculty. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam was present on this occasion as chief guest.

Treasurer of DU Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and UPR Executive Director Ms. Mona M’Bikay signed the agreement on behalf of their respective institution.

Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of DU Prof. Kazi Mohammad Mahbobor Rahman and Lead of the Design Thinking Innovation and Gender Lab of DU Women and Gender Studies Department Prof. Dr. Sayed Saikh Imtiaz were present on this occasion.

According to the Partnership Agreement, UPR info will provide support to DU students in development of skills in human rights analysis, public speaking, negotiation and constructive dialogue. They will organize one or more preparatory training sessions for selected students, including a training-of-trainers component for student organizers/facilitators. The two institutes will work jointly to promote collaboration between students, faculty, civil society and other relevant stakeholders including national human rights actors. The purpose of this agreement is to define the framework of cooperation between the two institutes for the preparation, organization, implementation and evaluation of a Model UPR with students of the University of Dhaka.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam thanked the UPR info authorities for signing this partnership agreement. Beyond its academic value, this partnership will make a meaningful contribution to the University's internationalization agenda and its performance in global university rankings, he hoped.

14/10/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations office

University of Dhaka