Rangpur:The 'Office of the International Affairs' has been inaugurated at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) with the aim of internationalizing education and research and expanding the scope of global engagement.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the office was inaugurated by Professor Dr Abdullah-Al-Mamun, a member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, who served as the chief guest at a ceremony held in the Syndicate Room of the university's administrative building.
Professor Dr Md Aslam Hossain, another member of the UGC of Bangladesh, attended the event as a guest of honor, and the ceremony was presided over by BRUR Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali.
Speakers at the event highlighted the necessity of collaborative education and research with international universities to address the challenges of the 21st century and enhance the quality of higher education. Professor Dr Abdullah-Al-Mamun emphasized that the new office will facilitate the signing of bilateral agreements with foreign universities, admission of international students, and create greater access to higher education opportunities for domestic students.
He added that the office will open new avenues for international scholarships, exchange programs, and high-quality research for the university's faculty and students. The event was attended by deans of various faculties, heads of departments, the Registrar, the Proctor, the Director of the Office of the Students Affairs, as well as other department heads, faculty members, and senior officials of the university.