Accra:Islamic Arabic University (IAU) and Malaysia's Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) have signed a Letter of Intent to enhance cooperation in higher education, research, and academic development. The signing ceremony took place at a local hotel, with senior representatives from both universities present.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was attended by notable figures such as Abdul Khaleque, Senior Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education, Professor Dr. Muhammad Akhtar Hossain Khan, Chairman of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council, and Professor Dr. Abdullah-Al Mamun, Member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.
During the ceremony, IAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Abu Zafar Khan highlighted the potential for a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership. He emphasized that the collaboration could improve the quality of higher education in Bangladesh's madrasas, enhance research capabilities, and expand international academic connections.
To facilitate these objectives, Dr. Khan suggested forming a joint task force with representatives from both universities to establish timelines and action plans. Attendees at the event included IAU's Pro Vice-Chancellors, USIM's Vice-Chancellor Professor Dato' TS. Dr. Sharifuddin Md Shaarani, and other senior officials.
The guests expressed optimism that this initiative would foster effective cooperation in education and research between the two institutions.