In a bid to strengthen educational and research ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Bangladesh, the Ambassador of KSA to Bangladesh, Mr. Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan, made an official visit to Dhaka University (DU) today. During his visit, Ambassador Alduhailan held a crucial meeting with DU's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, at the university's administrative office.
The core focus of their discussions revolved around the pursuit of potential collaborative ventures in academia and research. Both parties exhibited a strong interest in the prospect of establishing joint academic and research programs between Dhaka University and various Saudi Arabian universities. They also underscored the significance of promoting the exchange of faculty, researchers, students, and valuable academic information between DU and institutions in KSA.
Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan extended his sincere willingness to enhance and strengthen the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh, with a special focus on Dhaka University. This sentiment underscores the mutual desire to expand opportunities for knowledge sharing, research collaboration, and academic growth.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, in response, acknowledged the deep-rooted friendly and brotherly ties between Bangladesh and KSA. He said, "Bangladesh and KSA are two friendly and brotherly countries. KSA has cooperation and collaboration on various fields with Bangladesh. I thank the Ambassador for his visit to Dhaka University and keen interest in its academic and research activities."
This meeting marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen educational and research partnerships between the two nations. The potential collaborations discussed during this visit hold great promise, offering exciting prospects for students, researchers, and academic institutions in both Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. The commitment to knowledge exchange and cooperation remains at the forefront of this diplomatic endeavor.
