President of Yunnan University, China Prof. Ma Wenhui called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam today April 22, 2026 at the latters office of the university. He was accompanied by Director of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange Dr. Wu Yun, Secretary-General of Alumni Association of the university Mr. Hu Jianfeng, Deputy Directior of the Office of Science and Technology Division Prof. Zhang Shilai, Vice-Dean of the Institute of International Relations Dr. Luo Weiwei and Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute of Dhaka University Dr. Yang Hui.

Treasurer of DU Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Director of the Institute of Modern Languages Prof. Mohammad Absar Kamal, Director of the Office of International Affairs Prof. Dr. Syeda Rozana Rashid and Head of the Department of Chinese Language and Culture Mr. M M Afiqur Rahman Nahid were present on this occasion.

Later, a 6-member delegation led by Prof. Ma Wenhui, President of Yunnan University attended Annual Board Meeting of the Confucius Institute of Dhaka University at VC’s Meeting Room.

During the meeting DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam expressed his willingness to work with Yunnan University to expand academic and research collaboration as well as create more learning opportunities for youth. He said, the Confucius Institute of Dhaka University has become much more than a language teaching center. This institute has been serving as a meaningful bridge for language education, cultural exchange as well as strengthening of people to people ties between Bangladesh and China.

They discussed the possibilities of introducing dual degree programs on artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, software engineering and vocational education between Dhaka University and Yunnan University, China in the meeting. They stressed the need for strengthening ongoing joint collaborative academic and research programs, faculty and students exchanges programs and more collaborative initiatives between these two universities.

It may be mentioned that, Annual report and budget of DU Confucius Institute were reviewed and approved at the board meeting. 

22/04/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka