Dr Momtaz Begum University of Science and Technology inaugurated Japanese Language Centre at the university at Banshgari under Bhairab in Kishoreganj on Sunday.
Maho Nakayama, director of Japan鈥檚 Sasakawa Peace Foundation, was present as chief guest at the event, which was presided over by Mohammad Imran Iqbal, chairman of the Premier Bank PLC and member of the board of trustees of the university, said a press release on Monday.
The special Guests at the event were Jamal G Ahmed, vice-chairman of the Premier Bank and BoT member of the university; Emadul Islam, senior research fellow at the Ocean Policy Research Institute of Japan鈥檚 Sasakawa Peace Foundation and adviser to the university; Professor Mohammad Azizul Haque, acting vice-chancellor of the university; Professor Md Ashraful Alam, vice-chancellor of Sylhet International University; and Md Tareq Uddin, head of brand marketing and communications of the Premier Bank PLC, among others.
Maho Nakayama expressed her heartfelt appreciation of the timely initiative of establishing a university-based Japanese Language Centre and highlighted its promising and positive aspects.
Mohammad Imran Iqbal said, 鈥楨stablishing this language centre is not only a step forward in education, but also an outstanding milestone in strengthening the friendly ties between Bangladesh and Japan.鈥�
鈥業n accordance to the educational and humanitarian vision of freedom fighter Dr HBM Iqbal, university鈥檚 founder and BoT chairman, we stand beside the talented and underprivileged students,鈥� he added.
Jamal G Ahmed, BoT member, recalled the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and Japan. 鈥業 believe students here will reap long-term benefits from the establishment of this Japanese Language Centre.鈥�
Emadul Islam, the university鈥檚 advisor, said, 鈥楯apan holds a top position globally in education, research, and technology. The initiative to establish a Japanese Language Centre in this university is well-timed and will serve as a model for other universities in the country.鈥�
Professor Mohammad Azizul Haque said, 鈥楢lthough the university began its academic journey in July 2024, it is already one of the first in the country to implement an outcome-based curriculum. I am hopeful that this centre will play a significant role in enhancing students鈥� capabilities and preparing them to meet global standards.鈥�
The event began with a presentation by Ashik Al Aziz, dean of the faculty of engineering, with a brief introduction to the university and an overview of the Japanese Language Centre.