DU Correspondent

Vice President of Yunnan Minzu University (YMU) of China Prof. Dr. Shao Weiqing called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal today May 11, 2024 at the latter’s office of the university.

He was accompanied by Dean of the School of Literature and Media Studies Prof. Wang Guoxu, Director of the Office of International Exchange & Cooperation Mr. Liu Chang, Vice Dean of the School of Physical Education Prof. Hu Yingguo and Prof. Gao Ruihong of the same university.

DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof. Dr. Sitesh Chandra Bachar, Director of the Institute of Modern Languages (IML) Prof. Dr. Sayeedur Rahman and Registrar Probir Kumar Sarker were present on this occasion.

During the meeting they discussed matters of mutual interest specially the possibilities of strengthening ongoing joint collaborative academic and research programs between the University of Dhaka and Yunnan Minzu University. They also discussed the possibilities of undertaking ‘3+1’ students exchange program between these two universities. Under this program, students of YMU Bangla Department will pursue their study in 3 years Undergraduate Program in China and 1 year at DU.

Besides, students of DU Chinese Language Department will pursue their study in 3 years Undergraduate Program in Bangladesh and 1 year at YMU. Introducing of International Tai Chi Course at DU and expansion of Bangla Language Program at YMU were also discussed in the meeting.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal apprised the delegation members of a brief history of Dhaka University as well as its academic and research activities. He thanked the guests for their visit to Dhaka University and keen interest in its academic activities.