DU Correspondent

Ambassador of France in Bangladesh Mrs. Marie Masdupuy called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal today March 31, 2024 at the latter’s office of the university. DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar, Director of Alliance Francaise Mr. Francois Grosjean, Visiting Professor of DU Oceanography Department Dr. Tonia Astrid Capuano were present on this occasion.

During the meeting they discussed matters of various mutual and bi-lateral issues including the possibilities of strengthening ongoing collaborative academic and cultural programs among Dhaka University and universities in France. They emphasized on pursuing higher education of more DU students and young faculties in France. They stressed the need for expansion of French language program at Dhaka University and enhancement of collaboration at DU Oceanography Department.

France Ambassador Mrs. Marie Masdupuy expressed her willingness to provide more scholarships for DU students and young faculties of different academic fields including science, social science, environmental science, medical science and engineering. Besides, scholarships will also be given to French Language learning students of Dhaka University.

She also apprised DU VC of providing adequate support and cooperation to French language program at DU Institute of Modern Languages. We also want to develop cooperation and collaboration with young artists of DU. In this regard a workshop will be organized in October next at DU Fine Art Faculty where French artists are expected to attend, Ambassador added.

DU VC Prof. Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal said, we like to enhance our collaboration and strengthen our friendship with France through joint educational and cultural exchange programs. He sought more support and cooperation from France to foster education and research activities of Dhaka University. He thanked France Ambassador for her visit to and keen interest in strengthening collaboration with DU
After the meeting the Ambassador visited the ‘Animation Lab’ which is established at DU Fine Arts Faculty under a project of Alliance Francaise Dhaka. Dean of Fine Art Faculty Prof. Nisar Hossain was present there.