DHAKA, June 16, 2023 (BSS) - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed 
between Bangladesh Open University (BOU) and Pabna University of Science and 
Technology (PUST) aimed at promoting mutual collaboration and cooperation in 
research and academic programmes.

The MoU will also cover sharing of resources and opportunities of the both 
universities to let the students improve their quality which will ultimately 
expand their knowledge in educational research, said a press release.
 
The Mou was signed on Thursday at a function, chaired by Eminent geologist 
and natural hazard researcher and BOU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Syed 
Humayun Akhter at BOU's conference hall. BOU register Dr Mohammad Shafiqul 
Alam and PUST register Bijon Kumar Brahma signed the MoU on behalf of their 
respective universities. 

While addressing BOU VC Dr Syed Humayun said by the experience and sharing of 
resources of both institutions as well as by the use of BOU's media, ICT 
unit, virtual and online classrooms, the students will be able to improve 
their quality and expand their knowledge in the field of educational 
research. 

It is possible to reach the goal through mutual coordination, compromise, 
partnership, avoiding the path of single-mindedness, said Humayun, adding, 
"Bangladesh Open University has been working to contribute in building Smart 
Bangladesh using this vow". 

PUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Hafiza Khatun termed the agreement as a 
milestone and hoped for everyone's cooperation in implementing Vision 2041 
through research and knowledge creation by utilizing the resources of the two 
universities. 

BOU Pro-VC (Administration) Professor Dr Nasim Banu, Pro-VC (Education) Dr. 
Mahbuba Nasreen and PUST Pro-VC Dr SM Mostafa Kamal Khan, among others, were 
present on the occasion.