Beijing:The Vice-Chancellor of Rajshahi University (RU), Professor Md. Faridul Islam, has traveled to Beijing, China, to participate in the World Chinese Language Conference. Professor Islam is leading a three-member delegation at this international event.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the conference is scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, 2026, at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. The Vice-Chancellor departed from Dhaka late Wednesday night to attend the conference.
The World Chinese Language Conference is a significant international event that brings together top officials from universities worldwide, as well as policymakers, academics, researchers, and representatives from various educational institutions. The conference focuses on promoting Chinese language education, facilitating cultural exchange, and enhancing international education and research cooperation.
Participation by the RU Vice-Chancellor is expected to create opportunities for strengthening educational and cultural ties with universities and higher education institutions in China. Recently, Rajshahi University established a Confucius Institute aimed at promoting Chinese language education and culture, fostering mutual cultural understanding, and bolstering education and research cooperation between Bangladesh and China.