IU VC Dr Motin to attend Erasmus+ program in Finland, Sweden

The vice-chancellor of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia, Prof AKM Motinur Rahman, is visiting Finland and Sweden to participate in the international Erasmus+ program. The secondary and higher education division of the ministry of education has granted official government approval for this visit.

The information was confirmed in an official order signed by Md Sultan Ahmed, assistant secretary of the secondary and higher education division, on Sunday.

According to the official order, the VC will stay in Finland and Sweden for a 15-day visit from 30 May to 13 June. During his visit, he will participate in the program titled RESHAPE (Regenerating Socio-Cultural Sustainability and Planetary Wellbeing in Higher Education: Global Partnership) organized under the Erasmus+ project.

The order further stated that all expenses for this visit will be borne by the Erasmus+ project. Neither the Government of Bangladesh nor Islamic University will bear any financial liability for this trip. Upon returning to the country, the Vice-Chancellor must submit a report to the appropriate authority.

In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof  M Yeaqub Ali will perform the routine duties of the university.

Regarding the visit, IU VC Prof AKM Motinur Rahman said, "Global partnership is crucial to advancing higher education to international standards. Participating in an international platform like Erasmus+ will open new doors of opportunity for IU. I believe this visit will further enrich the university in terms of education, research, and cultural exchange. I seek everyone's prayers."