Noakhali: Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) today signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Karabuk University and Duzce University of Turkey to enhance academic collaboration. The signing ceremony took place at the office of the NSTU Vice-Chancellor (VC).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, NSTU VC Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail signed the MoUs on behalf of the university, while Karabuk University Rector Prof. Dr. Fatih Kiris,Ik and Duzce University Rector Nedim Sozbir signed on behalf of their respective institutions. The NSTU VC expressed that these agreements will pave the way for joint academic and research initiatives with the two Turkish universities.
The collaboration will encompass joint teaching, student supervision, academic and administrative staff exchanges, and research-based conferences and seminars. The NSTU VC also highlighted that NSTU researchers will be able to engage in collaborative studies in fields such as science, engineering, cross-cultural studies, and social sciences under these MoUs.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail further noted, "Four NSTU students have recently received visas to pursue higher studies in Japan. We are committed to developing NSTU as a center of academic excellence."
The event was organized under the supervision of the NSTU Office of International Collaboration and External Affairs (ICEA). NSTU Pro-VC Prof. Dr. Md. Rezwanul Haque, Treasurer Prof. Dr. Md. Hanif (Murad), Dean of the Faculty of Education Science Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Sarkar, Additional Director of ICEA and Erasmus Plus Program Coordinator Prof. Dr. Rokonuzzaman Siddiquee, and Chairman of the ICE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Ashiqur Rahman Khan were present at the meeting, among others.