Dhaka: The cover of the book ‘Bangladesher Notun Projonmer Chokhe Chin’ (China through the Eyes of the New Generation of Bangladesh) was unveiled today at North South University (NSU) to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China. The event highlighted the collaborative efforts to strengthen cultural and educational ties between the two nations.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the book is a joint publication of the North South University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Yunnan University in Kunming, China, and the Confucius Institute at NSU. It is published by Prothoma and edited by Professor Dr Bulbul Siddiqi of NSU’s Department of Political Science and Sociology and Ma Xiaoyan, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute.
In the publication, 22 Bangladeshi writers share their experiences, insights, and reflections on China-covering topics such as the country’s economy, society, culture, people’s lifestyle, and development journey. The unveiling ceremony, held at the NSU auditorium, was attended by Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Managing Director and Chief Editor Mahbub Morshed, NSU Vice Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of China in Bangladesh Li Shaopeng, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) Professor Dr. Md. Sahabul Haque, and Southeast University’s Associate Professor Dr. Farhana Ferdousi.
Speaking at the event, Mahbub Morshed emphasized the need for more Bengali publications about China and suggested that inviting professional writers to visit China could deepen mutual relations through their works. NSU VC Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury remarked on the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and China, highlighting the lessons Bangladesh can learn from China’s development.
Editor of the book Professor Dr Bulbul Siddiqi announced plans for a Chinese language edition of the book, expressing optimism that the friendship between the two nations would be further strengthened through the application of China’s innovative technologies and experiences. Cultural Counselor Li Shaopeng noted the role of education, culture, and people-to-people understanding in deepening the relationship between the countries, while Ma Xiaoyan encouraged more Bangladeshi students to engage with Chinese language and culture.
The event featured a performance of a popular Chinese song by NSU students and was hosted by MD Shariful Hassan, a local Chinese language teacher at NSU’s Confucius Institute.