The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh hosted the second session of Global Talks: A Distinguished Lecture Series by Diplomats and Global Voices on the ULAB campus in Dhaka on Thursday.
The keynote lecture, titled Education and Trade as Bridges between Kosovo and Bangladesh, was delivered by Lulzim Pllana, ambassador Kosovo to Bangladesh, said a press release.
The session began with welcome remarks by Professor Imran Rahman, vice-chancellor of ULAB, followed by the keynote address from Pllana.
Professor Jude William Genilo, pro-VCof ULAB, delivered a vote of thanks.
In his address, ambassador Pllana traced the foundation of Bangladesh鈥揔osovo relations, recalling Bangladesh鈥檚 recognition of Kosovo in 2017 and the role of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in stabilising Kosovo after the 1999 war.
He described the bilateral relationship as 鈥榓 partnership built on friendship, mutual respect and shared aspiration; a bridge uniting South Asia and the Balkans through the twin pillars of learning and commerce鈥�.
Focusing on education as the first pillar of cooperation, the ambassador highlighted several recent milestones, including the signing of a cooperation agreement between AAB College in Prishtina and the ULAB.
This initiative, he said, aimd to facilitate student and faculty exchanges, joint research and internship opportunities.
The ambassador highlighted trade as a key pillar of cooperation, noting that Kosovo offered Bangladeshi entrepreneurs a strategic gateway to European and Balkan markets.
Addressing ULAB students directly, Pllana encouraged them to see themselves as 鈥榝uture leaders, innovators and cultural ambassadors鈥�.
He urged youth from both nations to collaborate on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, saying, 鈥楨very joint project spark ideas that neither country could achieve alone.鈥�
After the talk, ULAB continued its journey of cultural exchange through the screening of the award-winning Kosovar film Hive, a story of resilience and women鈥檚 empowerment.
