Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan has said that despite numerous limitations, Dhaka University has maintained a good position both domestically and internationally in the field of education and research. He stated that 40 percent of their teachers are of international standard.
However, he also noted that the university cannot provide a proper environment for teachers' research, and with necessary support, the remaining teachers would also be able to develop themselves to international standards.
He made these remarks on Tuesday (April 29) while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled 'Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development' held at the Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Building conference room of Dhaka University.
The seminar was organized in light of an upcoming project funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) focusing on monitoring water quality and water purification technology in the Dhaka Metropolitan area.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Dhaka University, Professor Dr. Saima Haq Bidisha, was present as a special guest at the seminar. Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain, from the Department of Fisheries and the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Bangladesh part of the project, presided over the event.
Professor Dr. Koji Ohtanabe from Ehime University, Japan, and the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Japan part of the project, was present as a speaker.
The project has a duration of five years and is worth approximately 500 million Yen (Japanese currency). It will run from April 2026 to March 2031. From May 2025 to March 2026, the project will be in a probationary period.
Dhaka University and Ehime University of Japan will lead the implementation of the project, with the participation of the Bangladesh Department of Environment, Shizuoka University of Japan, Yamagata University, and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies.
