Photo: UGCDHAKA, March 31, 2026 (BSS) - University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed has proposed the formation of a ‘BIMSTEC Higher Education Network’ to ensure smooth and seamless exchange of teachers, researchers and students among higher education institutions of BIMSTEC member countries. He made the proposal while chairing a session at the closing ceremony of a seminar titled ‘Bridging Regions, Building Futures: BIMSTEC under the Spotlight’ held at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of Dhaka University. The seminar was jointly organized by the Department of International Relations of Dhaka University and the BIMSTEC Secretariat. He underscored the importance of such seminars in aligning higher education with regional needs and called for building concrete partnerships, advancing joint initiatives and strengthening institutional trust. Professor Dr Md Abdul Mannan of Dhaka University delivered the vote of thanks at the end of the event.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 31, 2026 13:17 UTC