The department of architecture at North South University has recently signed two memorandums of understanding with Friendship and ARCHICONNECT.
The event was graced by Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, vice-chancellor of NSU, and led by Ar Shahriar Iqbal Raj, associate professor and chairperson of the department of architecture, said a press release on Wednesday.
This was the first official MoU signing that established collaborative partnerships between NSU and ARCHICONNECT as well as Friendship.
The agreements were represented by Ar Jalal Ahmed, FIAB, FKIA, founder and CEO of ARCHICONNECT, and Nazra Mahjabeen Sabet, senior director, cultural preservation at Friendship.
The first MoU with ARCHICONNECT outlines a strategic framework for collaboration in the areas of skill development, industry鈥揳cademic engagement, student exposure and professional growth.
Its objective is to advance architectural education, promote industry integration and enhance employability outcomes for students.
From ARCHICONNECT, Zaheen Anwar Ahmed, co-founder; Faabbeha Naawar Chowdhury, academic coordinator; and Ar Sadia Azmee Parisa, project coordinator attended the ceremony.
The second MoU was signed with Friendship Cultural Preservation to establish a collaborative framework aimed at promoting cultural heritage, academic enrichment, sustainable research, and community engagement.
Representatives from Friendship included chief operating officer Col Iftekhar Uddin Mahmud; director of communication Tanjina Sharmin; general manager, evaluation and research, Mahbubur Rahman Ujjal; assistant general manager, communication, Suman Ghosh and senior programme officer, cultural preservation, Syed Abu Sinjan Saadat.
Abdul Hannan Chowdhury emphasised the importance of structured knowledge sharing and mentorship for young professionals. 鈥楾hese types of partnerships are mutually beneficial. I look forward to seeing continued progress from this vibrant academic and entrepreneurial community.鈥�
