Bangladesh, China Meet to Boost Cooperation in Education

A high-level meeting between Bangladesh and the Hubei Provincial Department of Education was held on Thursday morning, October 29, at the department’s office in Wuhan, China, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education. The Bangladeshi delegation was led by Md. Abdul Khaleque, Senior Secretary of the Secondary and Higher Education Division under the Ministry of Education. Farhan Istiak, Private Secretary to the Education Minister, was also present in the delegation.

On the Chinese side, the delegation was led by Duan Shuhui, Deputy Director-General of the Hubei Provincial Department of Education. Presiding over the meeting, Duan Shuhui stated that 730 Bangladeshi students are currently studying across various educational institutions in Hubei Province. Expressing interest in welcoming more Bangladeshi students, teachers, and researchers, he highlighted the importance of building a multidimensional partnership through joint research, faculty training, and student exchanges.

Senior Secretary Md. Abdul Khaleque proposed signing a ‘Record of Notes’ between both parties to maintain the momentum of bilateral cooperation. He also called for expanding higher education opportunities for Bangladeshi students and strengthening teacher training programs. During the meeting, an official invitation was extended to the Hubei delegation and educational institutions to visit Bangladesh to accelerate joint initiatives. Both sides reached an agreement on facilitating student exchanges, enhancing teachers’ professional skills, and implementing joint academic projects.