A 25-member distinguished delegation from the Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka visited India under the ICCR Student Visitors Programme 2026–27.
A 25-member distinguished delegation comprising students of Hindi Language and faculty members from the Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka, led by Professor Mohammad Absar Kamal, Director of IML visited India from July 01 to July 10, 2026 under the ICCR Student Visitors Programme 2026–27. The remarkable study tour is a joint initiative of the High Commission of India, Dhaka and ICCR.
As part of the programme, the delegation participated in a series of academic interactions with faculty members, scholars, researchers, and students of Hindi departments at leading Indian universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, and University of Delhi. The delegation also visited and held academic exchanges with representatives of prominent language and cultural institutions, including the Central Institute of Hindi and the Sahitya Akademi.
The academic interactions primarily focused on exploring opportunities for students of the University of Dhaka to obtain greater access to advanced Hindi language education, academic resources, research opportunities, and language-learning programmes offered by Indian universities and specialised institutions. The discussions also addressed possible paths for strengthening academic exchange and institutional cooperation in the field of Hindi language learning. The students and faculty members of the IML actively participated in the discussions and demonstrated a highly positive and constructive approach. The exchanges provided an important platform for sharing academic experiences, developing strong networks, and identifying future opportunities for collaboration.
A significant highlight of the visit was an interactive session with Ms. K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), held at Azad Bhawan, New Delhi, on 9 July 2026. During the interaction, the Director General underscored the pivotal role of youth and language in further strengthening the longstanding historical and cultural ties between Bangladesh and India.
The delegation also interacted with ICCR's foreign scholars in a cordial and engaging session, promoting cross-cultural dialogue, mutual understanding, and academic camaraderie. In addition to the academic engagements, the delegation visited several important cultural and historical sites. These visits provided the participants with valuable first-hand exposure to India's rich heritage, history, and cultural diversity and further enhanced their understanding of Hindi language and culture.
The participation of the Institute of Modern Languages (IML), University of Dhaka, in the ICCR Student Visitors Programme 2026–27 is expected to contribute to strengthening academic and institutional cooperation, promoting linguistic and cultural exchange, and further consolidating the enduring friendship and people-to-people relations between Bangladesh and India.
