IUB and Far Western University Nepal Sign MoU to Boost Academic Collaboration
Kathmandu, Nepal – June 23, 2025 — Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Far Western University (FWU), Nepal, to promote international academic collaboration, research partnerships and student exchange programs.
This five-year agreement, signed in Kathmandu, marks a significant step toward enhancing global higher education partnerships between Bangladesh and Nepal.
Key representatives at the signing:
- From IUB:
- Prof. M. Tamim, Vice Chancellor
- Dr. Kamran ul Baset, Dean, School of Pharmacy and Public Health
- Prof. Dr. Md. Hafizur Rahman, Head, Dept. of Environmental Science and Management
- From FWU:
- Prof. Dr. Hem Raj Pant, Vice Chancellor
- Prof. Dr. Binod Lekhak, Registrar
- Prof. Dr. Kishan Datta Bhatta, Dean, Faculty of Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Bhatt, Dean, Humanities and Social Science
- Associate Prof. Harikrishna Kadayet, Executive Council Member
- Assistant Prof. Prakash Pant, Secretary to the VC
- Mr. Meen Raj Bhatt and Mr. Nabin Bahadur Bam, Administrative Staff
Key Areas of Collaboration Outlined in the MoU:
- Student Mobility Programs: Semester-abroad opportunities, internships, and articulation pathways
- Faculty & Staff Exchange: Cross-institutional teaching and learning enhancement
- Joint Research: Co-supervision of postgraduate research and academic co-publications
- Academic Events: Co-hosted conferences, workshops, and symposia
- Cultural Exchange: Programs to foster mutual cultural understanding
Designated coordinators from both universities will monitor the MoU’s implementation and ensure the success of collaborative activities.
Why This MoU Matters
This partnership strengthens IUB’s and FWU’s commitment to internationalization in higher education, expanding research collaboration in South Asia, and providing global learning experiences for students and faculty.