Bangladeshi academics visit IBA

Published June 16, 2026 Updated June 16, 2026 06:44am

KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi on Monday hosted a delegation of senior academics from Bangladesh as part of an academic engagement. The visiting delegation comprised of representatives of leading Bangladeshi higher education institutions, including the University of Rajshahi, University of Dhaka, Chittagong University, etc.

The session commenced with a welcome note by IBA’s Executive Director Dr S Akbar Zaidi followed by the introduction of the delegation.

The visit provided an opportunity for academic dialogue, institutional exchange and discussion on areas of mutual interest in higher education. The engagement focused on strengthening academic linkages, sharing institutional experiences, and exploring avenues for future collaboration between IBA Karachi and higher education institutions in Bangladesh.

Published in Dawn, June 16th, 2026

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