Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, Iwama Kiminori, visited the campus of the American International University-Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sunday.
He was received by Nadia Anwar, founder and chairman of the board of trustees, AIUB, said a press release.
During the visit, Iwama Kiminori expressed his heartfelt gratitude to AIUB for its exemplary organisation of the Japanese-Language Proficiency
Test over two consecutive sessions.
In addition to exploring potential collaborations with Japanese universities, discussions also focused on strengthening AIUB鈥檚 ties with Japanese industries.
Notably, the possibility of the Japanese embassy to Bangladesh acting as a bridge for collaboration with Japanese companies was emphasised, aiming to create prospective job opportunities for AIUB graduates, particularly in the field of information technology.
The ambassador was accompanied by Yamamoto Kyohei, second secretary and deputy head of the public relations and culture section at the embassy.
Representing AIUB, the delegation included Professor Manzur H Khan, proctor; Md Taufiqul Islam, professor (on leave), faculty of arts and social sciences; retired major Faiz-ul-Bari Rajon, deputy director of administration, among others.
Nadia Anwar expressed her deep appreciation for the ambassador鈥檚 visit and his willingness to strengthen collaboration.
She highlighted the AIUB鈥檚 dedication to fostering international partnerships and opening pathways for its students and graduates to explore global opportunities in education and careers, particularly in the dynamic IT sector.
The visit underscored AIUB鈥檚 commitment to promoting academic excellence, cultural exchange, and professional growth through strategic global collaborations.