DU taking steps to reduce dependence on govt: VC 

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Published On: 18 Mar 2025, 21:05
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DHAKA, March 18, 2025 (BSS) – Dhaka University (DU) Vice 
Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan today said that the 
university administration is trying to increase communication 
and strengthen relations with various financial and social 
institutions to reduce dependence on the government.

He said this after holding a meeting with a five-member 
delegation led by M Fariduddin, Advisor to the Islamic Banks 
Consultative Forum (IBCF), the apex body of Sharia-based 
Islamic banks, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Union 
Bank PLC at his office here.

The other members of the delegation are - Nurul Islam Khalifa, 
Chairman of the Executive Council of Global Islami Bank 
Bangladesh PLC, Muhammad Shamsuddoha, President of the Central 
Sharia Board for Fellows Forum, Dr Syed Sakhawatul Islam, 
Vice-President of the Central Sharia Board for Islamic Banks 
of Bangladesh and Jahangir Alam, Assistant Secretary of IBCF.

At that time, Associate Professor of the Department of World 
Religions and Cultures of Dhaka University Dr Muha Abdullah Al 
Mahmud was present.

During the meeting, they emphasized on strengthening industry-
academia relations for the development of education and 
research. 

They discussed various issues including providing internship 
opportunities to Dhaka University students in various banks 
including IBCF and providing scholarships and financial 
assistance to needy students.

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