AIUB, Russian House discuss academic, cultural and youth cooperation

Alexandra A Khlevnoy, first secretary of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh and director of the Russian House in Dhaka, has visited American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB).

Khlevnoy, accompanied by Proshanta Kumar Barman and Delwar Hossain of the Russian House in Dhaka, met AIUB senior officials and representatives on Aug 9 to explore opportunities for expanding academic, educational, cultural and youth cooperation

The discussions covered scholarships and higher education opportunities in Russia, Russian language programmes, youth initiatives, joint seminars and events, as well as possible Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between AIUB and Russian universities, a statement from the university said.

Khlevnoy also briefed the university representatives on the Russian House's activities in Bangladesh, including programmes promoting Russian education, science, culture, language and international youth exchanges.

She highlighted opportunities for AIUB students and faculty to take part in programmes supported by Russian institutions.

AIUB representatives expressed interest in expanding the university's international academic and cultural engagement through cooperation with the Russian House and institutions in Russia.

Both sides highlighted academic exchanges, scholarships, research collaboration, cultural programmes and joint educational initiatives as potential areas of cooperation, the university said.

The AIUB delegation included Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saiful Islam, Board of Trustees member Shania Mahia Abedin, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Md Abdur Rahman, Registrar Mohammad Zahidul Islam Khan, S A M Manzur H Khan, Abu Mia Akanda Tuhin, Md Manirul Islam, and Saadi Islam.

The meeting ended with both sides agreeing to continue discussions and explore concrete initiatives to strengthen educational, cultural and youth ties between AIUB, the Russian House in Dhaka and partner institutions in Russia.