LAHORE: A high-level delegation of academic leaders from Bangladesh visited LUMS to explore opportunities for deeper regional collaboration in higher education, research, and academic exchange.
Led by Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed, Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC) Bangladesh, and facilitated by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, the visit brought together Vice Chancellors from leading public and private universities in Bangladesh, along with senior officials from UGC Bangladesh. The visit builds on LUMS’ growing academic ties in the country, including its participation in HEC Expos held in Dhaka, Barishal, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Chittagong; a recently signed MoU with North South University; and ongoing collaboration with the University of Chittagong.
In a meeting with LUMS Vice Chancellor Dr. Ali Cheema, Provost, Dr. Tariq Jadoon, deans, and faculty, discussions focused on the importance of deepening academic linkages by building on shared histories while learning from distinct national contexts. Participants explored opportunities to advance these objectives through research collaboration, student and faculty exchange, executive education, legal education, and joint academic initiatives.
Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed thanked the LUMS leadership for their warm hospitality and described the visit as an important platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing. He emphasised that higher education institutions cannot thrive in isolation and that deeper collaboration between Bangladesh and Pakistan can help strengthen academic excellence, institutional capacity, and opportunities for students.