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RAJSHAHI, May 5, 2026 (BSS) - Two delegations paid a courtesy call and held 
an exchange of views with Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rajshahi (RU) 
Professor Md. Faridul Islam Today.

The event took place in the conference room of Administrative Building-1 this 
afternoon.

One delegation was from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), led by 
Country Representative Kazuyuki Kataoka, and the other was from Gen Mirai 
Japan Group, led by Chief Executive Officer Yasuhiro Kawamoto.
 
Constructive discussions were held with the JETRO delegation on various 
aspects of increasing potential cooperation with Japanese companies operating 
in Bangladesh, expanding investment, and strengthening academia-industry 
linkages.
 
With the Gen Mirai Japan Group delegation, discussions focused on expanding 
opportunities for higher education and employment in Japan through the 
introduction of Japanese language education programs.
 
The RU Vice-Chancellor welcomed the initiatives of both delegations and 
assured them of necessary cooperation in this regard.
 
Also present during the meeting were Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) 
Professor Mohammad Main Uddin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor 
Farid Uddin Khan, Registrar Professor Iftikharul Alam Masud, Director of the 
Office of International Affairs Professor Muhammad Sazzadur Rahim.

Assistant Director Professor Md. Atikul Islam, Administrator of the Public 
Relations Office Professor Md. Akhtar Hossain Majumdar, JETRO Dhaka 
Representative Tomotaka Minoura, and other concerned officials were also 
present.