Director of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Gi Soon Song called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman today September 19, 2022 at the latter’s office of the university. She was accompanied by Ryotaro Hayashi, Social Sector Economist of ADB.

During the meeting they discussed various issues including progress about approval of a pilot project titled ‘Improving Computer and Software Engineering Tertiary Education Project (ICSETEP)’ at Dhaka University and other universities with the financial assistance from ADB.  DU VC stressed the need for quick approval of this project to enhance the quality of higher education as well as produce skilled human resources in the country. He urged the concerned government officials to take initiative to approve this project.

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations Office

University of Dhaka