Dhaka: Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain today emphasized the urgent need for the Muslim world to increase its investment in education, science, and technology to reform education systems and effect meaningful societal change. He made these remarks during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) and the SEACO Universities Network (SUN) at the State Guest House Padma.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Foreign Adviser highlighted the current lag of the Muslim world in education, science, and technology, noting that this is in stark contrast to its significant human potential and intellectual heritage. He called for increased investment in these areas to foster sustainable development and social progress.
Touhid described the signing of the MoU as a timely initiative. He expressed optimism that this partnership would enhance cooperation among OIC member states through collaborative research, faculty and student exchanges, and the sharing of technical and technological expertise.
The MoU was signed by Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of IUT, and Salahuddin Kasem Khan, Executive Chairman of the SEACO Foundation and a member of SUN, representing their respective institutions. Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam was also present at the ceremony.