Dhaka: Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Italy Federico Zamparelli paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan today at the latter’s office of the university. During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest and exchanged views regarding the expansion of ongoing Italian Language Programs at DU Institute of Modern Languages (IML).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, they stressed the need for undertaking joint collaborative academic and research programs on international relations, language, and culture among Dhaka University and the leading universities of Italy. They also emphasized the introduction of a diploma course on the Italian Language at DU Institute of Modern Languages.
They discussed the prospect of hiring Italian native language teachers as well as the appointment of local teachers for teaching Italian Language courses at DU IML. DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan thanked the Italian diplomat for his visit and interest in strengthening cooperation and collaboration with Dhaka University.