IIUC and USIM Delegation Visit Bangladesh Marine Academy to Discuss Academic Collaboration

A delegation from the International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC) and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), led by Professor Dr. Mohammad Hasmat Ali, Pro Vice-Chancellor of IIUC, visited Bangladesh Marine Academy. The delegation was welcomed by Captain Kazi ABM Shamim, Commandant of Bangladesh Marine Academy, along with senior faculty members and officers. The Commandant accompanied the delegation on a tour of the Academy’s library, engine simulation laboratory, workshop, and other facilities. During a brief interaction meeting, discussions focused on academic collaboration and opportunities for the Academy’s faculty members and graduates, particularly female graduates, to pursue master’s and higher degrees. Professor Dr. Mohammad Hasmat Ali proposed a tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate higher studies, particularly PhD programmes. Professor Dato’ Ts. Dr. Sharifudin Md Shaarani, Vice-Chancellor of USIM, expressed his interest and agreement. Professor Hasmat Ali also assured IIUC’s full cooperation for Academy faculty members and graduates seeking higher degrees at IIUC or other universities. The delegation included: Professor Dato’ Dr. Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Saleh, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, USIM, Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Rushdan Mohd Jailani, Dean, Faculty of Leadership and Management, USIM, Professor Dr. Nazamul Haqe, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, IIUC, Professor Dr. Mostafa Monir Chowdhury, Proctor, IIUC, Mr. Mohammad Zahid Hossain Bhuiyan, MBA Coordinator, Mr. Sirajul Arfeen, Director, ACAD, Mr. Mahfuzur Rahman, Director (In-Charge), IASWD. Representing Bangladesh Marine Academy were: Marine Engineer Md. Manjurul Kabir, Deputy Commandant, Marine Engineer Md. Atikur Rahman, Chief Engineer, Captain Mohammad Firoz Mostafa, Head of Naval Education, Marine Engineer Mohammad Shahid Ullah, Senior Engineering Instructor, Lieutenant Commander Mohammad Yasir Chowdhury (S), BN, Naval Instructor and Adjutant (Additional Charge), Begum Jinnat Ara Nasreen, Education Officer with Other faculty members and officers of the Academy were also present. The visit marks a positive step towards strengthening institutional partnerships and expanding opportunities for higher education, research, and professional development.