DHAKA, Nov 14, 2026 (V7N) - The University of Dhaka (DU) and Beijing Normal University (BNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at BNU in China to launch joint doctoral programmes in the Chinese language.
DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. Abdus Salam and BNU Vice Chairman of the University Council Prof. Zhou Zuoyu inked the agreement on behalf of their respective institutions. Director of DU’s Institute of Modern Languages Prof. Mohammad Absar Kamal and Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute Dr. Yang Hui were also present at the signing ceremony.
Under the new partnership, students of Chinese Language and Culture at Dhaka University will be eligible to pursue PhD degrees at BNU with fully funded scholarships. Both institutions also agreed to expand joint research and training initiatives, while emphasizing future academic collaboration across emerging and scientific fields including artificial intelligence, robotics, bioscience, biotechnology, and environmental studies.
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