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Independent University, Bangladesh with Far Western University

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Far Western University (FWU) in Nepal, aimed at fostering academic collaboration, joint research, and student engagement between the two institutions.
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Far Western University (FWU) in Nepal, aimed at fostering academic collaboration, joint research, and student engagement between the two institutions.

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.

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Independent University, Bangladesh with The American University of Paris and Université Paris Cité

Independent University, Bangladesh with The American University of Paris and Université Paris Cité

Bangladeshi Scholar Dr. Zakir Hossain Raju Presents Diaspora Research at International Conference in Paris

Published: 17 May 2025

A leading Bangladeshi academic and Professor of Media and Communication at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Dr. Zakir Hossain Raju presented groundbreaking research on the Bangladeshi diaspora at a prestigious international conference held in Paris, France from May 13–16, 2025.

The conference, titled “Narrative Matters 2025: Disparate Narrative Worlds—Crisis, Conflict and the Possibility of Hope” was jointly organized by The American University of Paris and Université Paris Cité. It brought together global scholars to explore the role of narrative in addressing contemporary crises and cultural transformations.

Dr. Raju’s paper titled “Narrativization and Construction of ‘Bangladesh’ in Pacific Diasporas of Japan and Australia,” focused on the identity formation and cultural memory within Bangladeshi communities living in Japan and Australia. His research examined how transnational narratives shape the way these communities represent their Bangladeshi heritage while adapting to new socio-cultural contexts.

As the Director of the King Sejong Institute at IUB and a recognized expert in media and diaspora studies, Dr. Raju continues to contribute to international scholarship through his research on South Asian identity, migration, and cultural discourse.

This presentation positions Bangladeshi academia prominently on the global stage and reinforces the importance of examining diasporic narratives in an increasingly interconnected world.