DU to set up Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Research Institute

A research institute, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Research Institute for Peace and Liberty, will be established at Dhaka University (DU) marking Bangabandhu’s birth centenary.

The decision was taken at a syndicate meeting on Sunday with DU vice-chancellor (VC) Md Akhtaruzzaman in the chair, according to a press release from DU.

A seven-member committee was also formed for the establishment of the institute with pro-VC (Academic) professor Nasreen Ahmad as the convener of the committee.

The syndicate also decided to open two offices titled Dhaka University Technology Transfer Office and Office of the International Affairs.