A delegation led by Mr. Arsen Stepp, team leader of the effective governance programme of the British Council Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU) Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane today 7 July 2026 at his office.

During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on digital governance in higher education, secure digital systems for information exchange, and the prospects of establishing interoperability among public and private institutions.

Representatives of the University of Dhaka informed the delegation that the university has already brought its admission, examination, certificate issuance, and various administrative services under digital platforms. Academic and student records of recent years are being digitally preserved, and several initiatives are underway to modernize and enhance the efficiency of certificate verification services. The meeting also explored the possibility of integrating the university’s databases and digital services with relevant national and international institutions in the future.

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane welcomed the potential support of the British Council in advancing the University of Dhaka’s digital transformation initiatives and assured that any relevant proposals would be considered at the university’s policy-making level.

Director of DU ICT Cell Prof. Dr. Mosaddek Hossain Kamal, Acting Registrar Mr. Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmad, Acting Controller of Examinations Dr. Himadri Shekhar Chakrabarty, British Council E-Governance Coordinator of the E-ffective Governance Programme Md. Enamul Haque, Citizen Engagement and Outreach Coordinator Sajia Sharmin and concerned officials from both organizations were present on this occasion.   

07-07-26

Forrukh Mahmud
Deputy Director
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka.