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DHAKA, Oct 18, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Petroleum Institute (BPI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with five institutions to extend cooperation in the field of research, education, training, and technological development in Bangladesh’s energy and mineral resources sector.

The agreement was signed today at the BPI headquarters, said a press release.

The five institutions are Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi; Institute of Mining, Mineralogy and Metallurgy, BCSIR; Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Engineering (PMRE), BUET; Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) and CodersTrust Limited.

Khen Chan, Director General, BPI; Professor Dr. Yunus Ahmed Khan, Chairman, Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi; Md. Shamsul Haque, CEO, Coders Trust Limited; Abul Fatah Md. Baligur Rahman, Member, BCSIR; Dr. Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, Professor and Head, PMRE Department, BUET and Md. Amzad Hossain, Secretary and Senior GM, Petrobangla signed the MoU on behalf of respective institutions.

Energy and Mineral Resources Division Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam attended the signing ceremony as the chief guest while Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) Chairman Md. Amin Ul Ahsan was present as the special guest. 

The release said this multidimensional collaboration is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing the nation’s human resources and technical capabilities essential for ensuring energy security and sustainable development.