Khulna:Khulna Agricultural University (KAU) engaged in discussions with a delegation from China's Yunnan Agricultural University to explore opportunities for collaboration in higher education, research, knowledge exchange, and technology transfer. The meeting, held at KAU's multipurpose room, focused on potential areas of partnership between the two institutions.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Chinese delegation included Professor Dr. Lu Feng and Professor Dr. Yan Zhang from the School of Economics and Management at Yunnan Agricultural University. KAU representatives included Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Md. Asaduzzaman Sarkar, Treasurer Prof Dr. Shamim Ahmed Kamal Uddin Khan, and Assistant Prof Dr. Md. Hafizur Rahman, who delivered the welcome address. The event was organized by the Khulna Agricultural University Research Systems (KAURES).
Professor Lu Feng highlighted the significance of cross-border economic cooperation in enhancing Bangladesh-China relations, emphasizing the potential for bilateral trade, investment, technology transfer, and regional economic cooperation to strengthen ties. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Asaduzzaman Sarkar expressed that China is a longstanding friend of Bangladesh, and there are ample opportunities for cooperation in science, technology, agriculture, and fisheries. He stressed the importance of collaboration in education, research, and innovation for strengthening bilateral relations.
The Vice-Chancellor also mentioned Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's vision for relations between Bangladesh and China, expressing hope for continued practical cooperation. He proposed that Yunnan Agricultural University consider offering postgraduate study opportunities to at least five KAU students.
Professor Dr. Wang Yan, also present at the meeting, expressed her positive impression of Bangladesh and interest in collaborating on research and other academic activities with KAU. University officials expressed optimism that the visit would lead to broader institutional cooperation, particularly in postgraduate education, joint research, agricultural technology, and water management, benefiting both teachers and researchers. They believe such initiatives will strengthen KAU's international academic partnerships and create greater opportunities for its students and researchers.