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Dr. Momtaz Begum University of Science and Technology Inaugurates Japanese Language Center
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- ২৬ মে, ২০২৫
As part of an initiative of Premier Bank Foundation ‘Japanese Language Center’ was recently launched through an inauguration ceremony held at Dr. Momtaz Begum University of Science and Technology, located in Bhairab, Kishoreganj district.
Maho Nakayama, Director of Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Mohammad Imran Iqbal, Chairman of The Premier Bank PLC. and Honorable Member of the Board of Trustees of Dr. Momtaz Begum University of Science and Technology presided over the occasion. The Special Guests at the occasion were Jamal G. Ahmed, Vice Chairman of The Premier Bank PLC. and Honorable Member of the Board of Trustees of the University; Dr. Emadul Islam, Senior Research Fellow at the Ocean Policy Research Institute of Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation and Advisor to the University; Professor Dr. Mohammad Azizul Haque, Acting Vice Chancellor of the University; Professor Dr. Md. Ashraful Alam, Honorable Vice Chancellor of Sylhet International University; Md. Tareq Uddin, Head of Brand Marketing and Communications of The Premier Bank PLC along with local dignitaries, faculty members, students, administrative staff and journalists.
In her speech, Ms. Maho Nakayama expressed her heartfelt appreciation of the timely initiative of establishing a university-based Japanese Language Center and highlighted its promising and positive aspects. She also wished for the overall success of this endeavor.
Mohammad Imran Iqbal, Honorable Member of the Board of Trustees of the University said in his speech, “Establishing this language center is not only a step forward in education, but also an outstanding milestone in strengthening the friendly ties between Bangladesh and Japan. In accordance to the educational and humanitarian vision of valiant Freedom Fighter Dr. H.B.M. Iqbal, University’s Founder and Board Chairman, we stand beside the talented and underprivileged students.”
Jamal G. Ahmed, Honorable Member of the Board of Trustees, in his speech recalled the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and Japan. He also said, “I believe students here will reap long-term benefits from the establishment of this Japanese Language Center.”
Dr. Emadul Islam, the University’s Advisor, said, “Japan holds a top position globally in education, research, and technology. The initiative to establish a Japanese Language Center in this university is well-timed and will serve as a model for other universities in the country.”
In his welcome speech, Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Azizul Haque said, “The noble initiative taken by the honorable Chairman of the Board of Trustees, valiant Freedom Fighter Dr. H. B. M. Iqbal, to spread the light of higher education in his birthplace, Bashgari, is a unique example of patriotism. Although 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 center will play a significant role in enhancing students’ capabilities and preparing them to meet global standards.”
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 Center.
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