Professor Pai-Chi Li, President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026 at the Vice-Chancellor's office.

DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Mohammad Almujaddade Alfesani, Treasurer Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Shahidul Islam, AIT Executive Director Mr. Voravate Chonlasin, Senior Programme Officer S. K. Shahin Hossain, and Prof. Dr. Md. Faruk Hossain of DU Geography and Environment Department were present at the meeting.

During the meeting, DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam said that the academic, research and institutional management expertise of the Asian Institute of Technology could be highly valuable for Dhaka University. He noted that there are significant opportunities for collaboration between the two institutions, particularly in improving academic and administrative management, artificial intelligence (AI), and various technology-driven fields.

He further said that mutual cooperation could facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise among faculty members, students and researchers of the two universities, alongside the implementation of joint academic and research initiatives. He expressed optimism about further strengthening the collaborative relationship between Dhaka University and AIT.

AIT President Professor Pai-Chi Li expressed his interest in strengthening academic and research collaboration with Dhaka University. He said that signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two institutions could establish an effective framework for cooperation. Under this framework, opportunities could be created for faculty and student exchanges, joint research, master's and PhD programmes, summer programmes, and various professional and skill development training initiatives. He also expressed interest in arranging specialised training programmes for faculty members, students, officials and those involved in institutional management by utilising AIT's experience and expertise.

10/11/26

Forrukh Mahmud
Deputy Director
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka