In order to promote education and research on oceanography, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Dhaka (DU) and the Third Institute of Oceanography (TIO) of State Oceanic Administration (SOA), China was signed today April 24, 2016 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. Treasurer of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin and Director General of TIO Prof. Yu Xingguang signed this MoU on behalf of their respective institution.  

Chinese Vice-Minister Zhang Hongsheng, DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Nasreen Ahmad, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Shahid Akhtar Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Earth & Environmental Sciences Prof. Dr. ASM Maksud Kamal, Chairman of the Department of Oceanography Prof. Kawser Ahmed, Vice-Director General of First Institute of Oceanography, China Prof. Sun Yongfu, Vice-Director General of Island Research Center Prof. Gao Wen and Representatives from Chinese Embassy in Dhaka were present on this occasion.

According to the MoU, University of Dhaka and the Third Institute of Oceanography, China will jointly conduct research on various environmental issues including oceanography and marine science. The two academic institutions will also organize seminars, conferences and academic meetings in this regard. Besides, they will conduct joint Masters and PhD programs.

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                                                                             (Md. Rafiqul Islam)

                                                                             Assistant Director

                                                                             Public Relations Office

                                                                             University of Dhaka

In order to promote education and research on oceanography, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Dhaka (DU) and the Third Institute of Oceanography (TIO) of State Oceanic Administration (SOA), China was signed today April 24, 2016 at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. Treasurer of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin and Director General of TIO Prof. Yu Xingguang signed this MoU on behalf of their respective institution. Chinese Vice-Minister Zhang Hongsheng and DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique were present on this occasion.