Dhaka:Professor Pai-Chi Li, President of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand, visited the Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, to discuss potential collaborations between the two institutions. The meeting took place on Tuesday morning, November 10, 2026, in the Vice-Chancellor's office, as reported by a DU press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam highlighted the value of AIT's expertise in academic, research, and institutional management for Dhaka University. He identified significant opportunities for collaboration, especially in enhancing academic and administrative management, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology-driven fields.
The meeting also focused on the potential for mutual cooperation to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise among faculty members, students, and researchers from both universities. This includes the implementation of joint academic and research initiatives. Professor Dr. Islam expressed optimism about further strengthening the collaborative relationship with AIT.
Professor Pai-Chi Li shared his interest in formalizing academic and research collaboration with Dhaka University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement could establish a framework for faculty and student exchanges, joint research, master's and PhD programmes, summer programmes, and various professional and skill development training initiatives. He also proposed specialized training programmes for faculty members, students, and officials using AIT's experience and expertise in institutional management.