Amplifying their international collaborations for education, the American International University – Bangladesh [AIUB] signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with the Dongshin University [DSU], Republic of Korea. On 10th April 2023, delegates from DSU arrived at AIUB to discuss the opportunities for collaboration in the form of faculty and student exchange programs, collaborative staff development programs, exchange of academic information and materials of mutual interest, organization of joint research programs, and other academic exchanges. The signing ceremony was endorsed by Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman [Pro Vice Chancellor, AIUB] and Prof. Seongrok Oh [Dean, Institute of International Education, DSU] in the presence of other representatives from both universities.
The agreement holds great promise for the institutions in developing their academics, enriching cultures, and sharing diversity in the process. AIUB and DSU expressed their interest and eagerness in undertaking the partnership activities moving forward as soon as possible, realizing the potential possibilities of this strategic linkage. This MoU is expected to deliver an opportunity for both organizations to strengthen their mutual relationships and collaborate for mutual benefits.
This MoU ceremony was organized by Ms. Sazia Afrin, Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, AIUB, with the utmost supervision and guidance of Prof. Dr. Farheen Hassan, Associate Dean, FBA, AIUB, and Dr. Mohammad Faridul Alam, Associate Professor, and Director, Graduate Program [MBA & EMBA], AIUB. The signing event was also attended by Mr. Manzur H. Khan [Director (OSA) & Proctor]; Mr. Manirul Islam, Director, Institute of Continuing Education; Dr. Md. Aftab Anwar, Head, Department of Management & HRM; and Mr. Mohammad Hamidul Haque, Head, Department of English. Mr. Yohan Cho, an official from the Institute of International Education, DSU, also attended the MoU signing program.