A meeting between the University of Dhaka (DU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) was held today 11 June 2026 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of the university to strengthen research collaboration. DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam presided over the meeting while Secretary General of the Association of Commonwealth Universities Prof. Colin Riordan and Membership Engagement Lead in South Asia of ACU Ms Ikita Pokharna addressed it.

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of DU Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane, Treasurer Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Deans of different faculties, Provosts of different halls, Chairmen of different departments, Directors of different institutes and Proctor were present on this occasion.

          During the meeting they exchanged views regarding various issues including strengthening global networks and partnership in the fields of higher education and research. They also discussed about increasing number of scholarship and fellowship for DU young teachers and students for higher study in Commonwealth Universities.

    They stressed the need for strengthening relationship among ACU universities to expand opportunities for joint research. The possibilities of undertaking students and faculties mobility programs among Dhaka University and Commonwealth institutions were also discussed in the meeting. Universities should work together to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems, enabling students and researchers to translate ideas into real-world solutions, they opined.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam said, we should deepen collaboration on digital transformation and the responsible integration of emerging technologies in teaching, learning, and research. We must continue promoting inclusive and equitable higher education systems that leave no student behind, he also said. He thanked Secretary General of ACU for his visit to Dhaka University and hoped that this visit would play an effective role in strengthening collaboration among DU and Commonwealth Universities. The Vice-Chancellor sought cooperation from ACU Secretary General in enhancing the quality of education and research at Dhaka University.

Later, ACU Secretary General exchanged views with DU authorities at VC’s office.

11/06/2026

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka