Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT), Bangladesh, and INTI International University, Malaysia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding opportunities for international education, research, and knowledge exchange, as well as strengthening bilateral cooperation.
According to a press release, the MoU signing ceremony was held at 11am on Sunday at the SMUCT campus in Dhaka.
The event was attended by Professor Mostafizul Haque, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of SMUCT; Golam Touhid, Member of the Board of Trustees; Professor Dr Md. Shah-E-Alam, Vice-Chancellor of SMUCT; Dr Khan Sarfaraz Ali of the International Relations & Collaboration Centre (IRCC) of INTI International University, Malaysia; alongside deans of various faculties, representatives, and officials from both universities.
The MoU was officially signed by Dr Khan Sarfaraz Ali on behalf of INTI International University and Dr Par Mashiour Rahman, Registrar of Shanto-Mariam University, on behalf of SMUCT. Also present at the ceremony were Professor Dr Behzad Noor, Treasurer of the University and Head of the Department of DBA; Professor Shishir Kumar Bhattacharya, Dean of the Faculty of Design and Technology; Professor Dr Pradip Kumar Nandi, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Performing Arts; and other distinguished guests.
Regarded as a significant milestone in bolstering institutional ties and contributing to the continued development of both institutions, the MoU provides opportunities to undertake credit transfer arrangements, joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange programmes, joint conferences, and other academic activities of mutual interest.
Through these initiatives, students and faculty members from both universities will be able to gain international exposure, exchange knowledge and expertise, and participate in collaborative academic and research activities.
Representatives of both institutions expressed optimism that the partnership would enable SMUCT and INTI International University to enhance cross-border academic engagement, promote innovation and knowledge sharing, and explore opportunities for developing joint academic programmes.
They further observed that the collaboration would facilitate the exchange of experiences, best practices, and research-based knowledge in education and research between Bangladesh and Malaysia.
The partnership is expected to accelerate the progress of both institutions in education, research, and international cooperation, while opening new horizons for higher education collaboration between Bangladesh and Malaysia. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Suranjit Mondal, Additional Registrar of the University, followed by an official photo session.
