Vice President of Yunnan Minzu University (YMU) of China Prof. Dr. Shao Weiqing called onDhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof.  Dr.  A S M Maksud Kamal today May 11, 2024 at the latter’s office of the university. He was accompanied by Dean of the School of Literature and Media StudiesProf. Wang Guoxu, Director of the Office of International Exchange & Cooperation Mr. Liu Chang, Vice Dean of the School of Physical Education Prof. Hu Yingguoand Prof. GaoRuihong of the same university.

DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar, Director of the Institute of Modern Languages (IML) Prof. Dr. SayeedurRahman and Registrar Probir Kumar Sarkerwere present on this occasion.

During the meeting they discussed matters of mutual interest specially the possibilities of strengthening ongoing joint collaborative academic and research programs between the University of Dhaka and Yunnan Minzu University. They also discussed the possibilities of undertaking ‘3+1’ students exchange program between these two universities. Under this program, students of YMU Bangla Department will pursue their study in 3 years Undergraduate Program in China and 1 year at DU. Besides, students of DU Chinese Language Department will pursue their study in 3 years Undergraduate Program in Bangladesh and 1 year at YMU. Introducing of International Tai Chi Course at DU and expansion of Bangla Language Program at YMU were also discussed in the meeting.

Vice-Chancellor Prof.  Dr.  A S M Maksud Kamal apprised the delegation members of a brief history of Dhaka University as well as its academic and research activities. He thanked the guests for their visit to Dhaka University and keen interest in its academic activities.

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka