Pakistan, Bangladesh Universities Join Hands for Academic Cooperation
Faculty and Student Exchanges Planned Under New Pakistan-Bangladesh MoUs
Islamabad – The Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) has entered into formal academic partnerships with four prominent Bangladeshi universities, marking a major milestone in its internationalization efforts. The Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed with the University of Asia Pacific, Daffodil International University, International Islamic University Chittagong, and North South University at a signing ceremony held at the COMSTECH Secretariat in Islamabad.
The event took place under the patronage of the OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), where the initiative benefited from the facilitation of the COMSTECH Consortium of Excellence (CCOE). Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of OIC-COMSTECH, was present as a witness and played a central role in initiating and guiding the collaboration.
The MoUs lay the foundation for comprehensive academic cooperation, including faculty and student exchanges, joint research projects, shared educational programs, and enhanced mobility for scholars and researchers. The partnerships are designed to build long-term relationships and expand knowledge networks between Pakistan and Bangladesh in the higher education sector.
On behalf of their respective institutions, the agreements were signed by Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman (Vice Chancellor, PMAS-AAUR), Prof. Dr. Qamrul Ahsan (University of Asia Pacific), Prof. Dr. MD. Lutfar Rahman (Daffodil International University), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Azadi (International Islamic University Chittagong), and Prof. Dr. Abdul Hannan Choudhury (North South University).
In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman emphasized the transformative impact of international academic linkages. “This collaboration is a significant step toward promoting academic excellence and fostering global engagement. By working together, we can address shared academic and societal challenges more effectively,” he noted.
The Vice Chancellors from the partnering Bangladeshi institutions expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, highlighting the mutual benefits for students, faculty, and research communities. They affirmed their dedication to activating the terms of the MoUs and pursuing meaningful academic outcomes through structured collaboration.
This multi-institutional partnership reinforces PMAS-AAUR’s commitment to expanding its global reach and cultivating relationships that support innovation, advanced learning, and cross-cultural understanding. The move is also in line with broader regional cooperation goals under the umbrella of OIC-COMSTECH.
