BTHM Department Launches Chinese Language Course

The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at the World University of Bangladesh (WUB) has officially introduced a Chinese language course into its academic curriculum to strengthen students’ global competencies in a highly competitive world.

The program is conducted by Dilshad Ara Raka, a Chinese Language and Culture graduate with extensive teaching experience in Bangladesh, offering students high-quality, practical language instruction.

The inaugural ceremony took place on September 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Distinguished attendees included Professor Mohammad Nasimul Azim, Head of the Department and Program Director, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management; Md. Abdul Latif Mahmud, Assistant Professor and Academic Coordinator; Sara Murtoza, Lecturer, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management; and Nasrin Shamima, Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, WUB.

In his remarks, Professor Mohammad Nasimul Azim encouraged students to seize this opportunity, emphasizing that mastering global languages such as Chinese is essential for success in the international tourism and hospitality sector. He also congratulated Dilshad Ara Raka and expressed hope for her long-term involvement with the department.

Md. Abdul Latif Mahmud announced that a Japanese language course will be launched next semester, emphasizing that while English remains the medium of instruction, learning additional foreign languages and new MoUs with top hotels in China will strategically enhance students’ professional skills through paid international internships.

The launch of the Chinese language course has generated great enthusiasm among students, reflecting WUB’s commitment to producing graduates with strong global language skills and cultural competence.