World
University of Bangladesh (WUB), in collaboration with the International Islamic
University Malaysia (IIUM), inaugurated a two-day international programme
titled “International Research, Academic Excellence and Knowledge Exchange
Programme” on 2 November 2026 at the Founding Treasurer Morsheda Choudhury
Auditorium on the WUB campus.
Professor Dr. Md. Akhtar Hossain Khan,
Chairman of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council, attended the inauguration
ceremony as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was chaired by Professor Dr. M. Nurul
Islam, Pro-Vice Chancellor of World University of Bangladesh.
Professor Zaki Imam,
Registrar of WUB, delivered the welcome address and welcomed the Chief Guest
and other distinguished guests at the inauguration ceremony.
A high-level delegation
from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) participated in the
programme. The delegation included Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aslam Bin Mohamed Haneef,
Deputy Rector (Research, Innovation and Development), who attended as the Special
Guest; Prof. Dr. Shukran Abd Rahman, Principal Director, Office of Strategic
Institution Transformation, and Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin, Special Officer to the
Deputy Rector (Research, Innovation and Development), who attended as Guests of
Honour.
The programme featured three specialized
academic sessions focusing on research excellence, innovative teaching and
learning, and strategic university leadership. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aslam Bin
Mohamed Haneef conducted a session titled “From Research to Impact: Advancing Research Excellence, Scholarly
Publishing and Knowledge Translation,” focusing on strengthening
research capacity and enhancing the global impact of scholarly work.
Dr. Mohammad Mohiuddin led a session on “Preparing Future-Ready Graduates: Holistic
Student Development, Innovative Teaching and Meaningful Learning,”
highlighting contemporary approaches to student development and higher
education. Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Shukran Abd Rahman conducted a session titled “Leading Universities for Excellence and Impact:
Academic Leadership, Strategic Governance and Institutional Change,”
addressing institutional transformation and effective university governance.
Deans, heads of departments, Faculty members,
researchers, students, and university administrators participated in the
sessions, providing opportunities for academic engagement, professional
learning and knowledge exchange.
The two-day initiative aims to strengthen
international academic engagement, promote research collaboration, share
institutional best practices and explore new opportunities for academic
excellence between the two universities. The programme will continue on 3
November with an international seminar and further discussions on future
research, academic and strategic collaboration.
