Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Italy Mr. Federico Zamparelli paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan today September 15, 2025 at the latter’s office of the university.

During the meeting they discussed matters of mutual interest and exchanged views regarding expansion of ongoing Italian Language Programs at DU Institute of Modern Languages (IML). They stressed the need for undertaking joint collaborative academic and research programs on international relations, language and culture among Dhaka University and the leading universities of Italy. They emphasized on introducing a diploma course on Italian Language at DU Institute of Modern Languages. They also discussed about hiring Italian native language teachers as well as appointment of local teachers for teaching Italian Language courses at DU IML.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan thanked the Italian diplomat for his visit to and keen interest in strengthening cooperation and collaboration with Dhaka University.

15/09/2025

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Director (Acting)

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka