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DCCI and UIU signed MoU to develop skilled manpower as per requirement of the industries

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and United International University (UIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 21, 2020. Shams Mahmud, President, DCCI and Professor Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman, Vice Chancellor, UIU signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.

During the MoU signing ceremony Shams Mahmud, President, DCCI said that for the development of research and innovation in the industrial sector, Industry-Academia collaboration is important. Under the purview of this MoU, both the parties shall work jointly for skill development required for industry. He also said that the fourth industrial revolution ushered a new era for technological advancement, so the Universities should redesign their curriculum according to the need of the industries. Due to lack of industry-academia collaboration, graduates sometimes faces challenges to get job. He suggested to create our graduates skilled and technology friendly as per need of the industry.

Professor Dr. Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman, Vice Chancellor, UIU said that the UIU is going to take an initiative of establishing "Incubation Centre" for the startups or new entrepreneurs with a view to facilitate them providing trainings and other supports. The Vice Chancellor also underscored importance of industry-academia collaboration to create graduates compatible for future industry.

DCCI's Senior Vice President N.K.A. Mobin, FCA, FCS, Vice President Mohammad Bashiruddin, Secretary Md. Joynal Abdin, Pro Vice Chancellor of UIU Prof. Dr. Hasnan Ahmed and Director Prof. Dr. Md. HR Jowerder and Dr. F S Subhani were also present during the MoU signing.

Published on: 2020-01-22