Prof. Dr. Susmita Chakraborty of Calcutta University, India paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam today July 27, 2026 at the VC’s office of the university. 

Chairman of the Department of Information Science and Library Management Prof. Dr. Md. Roknuzzaman and Prof. Dr. Md. Shiful Islam were present on this occasion.

During the meeting they discussed the possibilities of undertaking joint collaborative academic and research programs between Dhaka University and Calcutta University, India. Exchange of teachers and students between the two universities was also discussed in the meeting. Prof. Dr. Susmita Chakraborty expressed her willingness in providing cooperation to develop curriculum and upgrade syllabus of DU Information Science and Library Management Department. 

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam thanked the guest for her visit to Dhaka University and keen interest in its academic and research activities. He stressed the need for strengthening collaboration among Dhaka University and different universities around the world to enhance academic and research activities at DU. 

         27/07/2026
(Md. Rafiqul Islam)
         Director
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka