Chittagong:A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and Chittagong Independent University (CIU) to develop skilled human resources to meet industrial demands and enhance research and training activities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the signing ceremony took place at the CCCI conference room in the city's World Trade Center. CCCI President Mohammed Amirul Haque and CIU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr M M Nurul Absar signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
The agreement aims to strengthen mutual cooperation in knowledge exchange, research, training, and skill development in business operations. It also plans to enhance students' practical knowledge and efficiency through foundational training courses.
Amirul Haque emphasized the importance of industry-academia cooperation in contributing to the country's sustainable economic progress by developing skilled human resources and fostering innovation and research. Prof Absar highlighted the university's role in education and social development, mentioning initiatives such as financial assistance for students, women entrepreneurship development, and language courses for foreign nationals.
The event also featured speeches by former CCCI Presidents Amir Humayun Mahmud Chowdhury and Engineer Ali Ahmed, Director Engineer Md. Golam Sarwar, and CIU Business School Professors Dr. Syed Manzur Kader and Dr. Emon Kalyan Chowdhury.