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RAJSHAHI, April 19, 2026 (BSS) - The Indian Assistant High Commissioner 
appointed in Rajshahi, Manoj Kumar, paid a courtesy call on Professor Faridul 
Islam, Vice-Chancellor of Rajshahi University, today.

During the meeting in the conference room of the Administration Building, the 
Vice-Chancellor briefed the Assistant High Commissioner about the education 
and research activities of Rajshahi University.

They discussed RU's education and research activities and mutual cooperation 
for their development.

The Assistant High Commissioner expressed interest in providing assistance 
for the academic development of RU's Sanskrit Department through India's 
Sanskrit University.

They also discussed expediting cooperation under the Memorandum of 
Understanding already signed between RU and India's Jamia Millia Islamia.

The Assistant High Commissioner presented a publication to the Vice-
Chancellor, and the Vice-Chancellor presented a commemorative crest to the 
Assistant High Commissioner.

Present at the meeting were Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor 
Mohammad Main Uddin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Farid Uddin 
Khan, Treasurer Professor Md. Motiar Rahman, Registrar Professor Iftikharul 
Alam Masud, Chair of the Sanskrit Department Professor Hosne Ara Arzu and 
other concerned officials.

Meanwhile, Nepalese students studying at Rajshahi University (RU) paid a 
courtesy call on Vice-Chancellor Professor Md. Faridul Islam this afternoon. 

During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor inquired about their various needs 
while staying at RU. He instructed the concerned authorities to ensure 
relevant facilities for the students, including accommodation at the 
International Dormitory.

Among others, Warden of the Shaheed Mir Abdul Quayyum International Dormitory 
Professor Abu Bakar Prang was present during the meeting.