Discusses about academic collaboration

 A 4-member delegation led by Ms. Arrianne Joy Olegario, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Specialist of Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila, Phillipines called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam today November 14, 2026 at the latter’s office of the university. Others members of the delegation were Ms. Sheila Anne M. David-Castro, Associate Project Officer, Mr. Brian Capati, Urban Development Specialist and Mr. Shipon Kumar Das, Scholarships and University Partnership Specialist of ADB.

During the meeting they discussed about exploring a potential institutional partnership between ADB and the University of Dhaka under the ASPIRE for Women Initiative. ADB delegation members expressed their willingness to provide Master's degree scholarships for female professionals working under the Local Government Division, Bangladesh. They also discussed the possibilities of introducing postgraduate programs on environment, climate resilience, disaster management and women empowerment at DU with financial support from ADB. Arranging short-term certificate course and training programs under the joint auspices of DU and ADB were also discussed in the meeting. They agreed to sign a MoU in this regard soon.

The ADB Mission sought cooperation and guidance from DU Vice-Chancellor in strengthening institutional collaboration and the way forward.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam expressed his willingness to work with ADB to expand academic and research collaboration as well as create more learning opportunities. He thanked the guests for their visit to Dhaka University and keen interest in its academic and research activities.

14/11/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka