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DU-BIMRAD-MOU (WITH PICTURE)
DU signs MoU with BIMRAD to promote oceanography research
DHAKA, May 5, 2019 (BSS) – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between
the University of Dhaka (DU) and Bangladesh Institute of Maritime Research
and Development (BIMRAD) was signed today to promote education, research and
training on oceanography as well as protect environment and marine resources
in the country.
Treasurer of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Kamal Uddin and Director General of BIMRAD
Commodore Kazi Emdadul Haq BN (retd.) singed the MoU on behalf of their
respective institutions at the Vice-Chancellor’s office on the campus.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Dean of the Faculty of
Business Studies Prof. Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Social
Science Prof. Dr. Sadeka Halim, Dean of the Faculty of Earth & Environmental
Sciences Prof. Dr. ASM Maksud Kamal, Chairman of the Department of
Oceanography Md. Jobaer Alam, Prof. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed of the Department of
International Relations, Acting Registrar Md. Enamuzzaman and some other
higher officials from BIMRAD were present on this occasion.
According to the MoU, DU and BIMRAD will exchange information and
materials to strengthen maritime research in the country.
They will also conduct joint research programmes and jointly organise
seminar, symposium, conference, workshop and training programmes on
oceanography.
Besides, they will work together to promote maritime sector in Bangladesh
and formulate strategy in this regard.
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