Academic ties between Pakistan, Bangladesh universities discussed at PU

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) A high-level delegation of senior academicians from University Grants Commission

of Bangladesh led by Chairman Prof Dr. Mamun Ahmed visited the Punjab University

here on Tuesday.

They discussed avenues for strengthening academic cooperation and research

collaboration between higher education institutions of Pakistan and Bangladesh.

The delegation met Chairman Admission Committee Prof Dr. Mehmood Saleem in the

committee room of the Vice Chancellor’s office.

The 15-member delegation included senior officials and vice chancellors from

leading Bangladeshi universities, including University of Rajshahi Vice Chancellor

Prof Dr. Faridul islam, University of Chittagong Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Mohammad

Al-Forkan, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Abdul Latif

and representatives of other academic institutions.

Among those present on the occasion were PU Director External Linkages Prof Dr. Yaamina

Salman, Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Project Director Saima Naurin and

other officials.

During the meeting, members of the Bangladeshi delegation expressed keen interest

in enhancing academic ties with Pakistani universities.

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They described Punjab University

as one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the region and stressed the importance

of collaborative research, academic partnerships and exchange programmes for faculty members

and students.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr. Mehmood Saleem said the Punjab University warmly

welcomed academic collaboration and exchange initiatives involving teachers, researchers

and students. He also briefed the delegation about the university’s academic achievements,

research initiatives and infrastructural development projects.

The visit aimed at promoting academic collaboration and strengthening mutual understanding

between higher education institutions of Pakistan and Bangladesh. The participants noted that

increased interaction between universities of the two countries would help promote academic

excellence, innovation and cultural understanding.

Later, souvenirs were exchanged among the distinguished participants.