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RAJSHAHI, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS)- Department of Business Administration of 
Varendra University (VU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) here today. 

The MoU signing ceremony was held in a formal and cordial atmosphere at the 
Board Room of VU.

Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Khademul Islam Mollah and USIM Associate Prof 
Norhayati Rafida Abdul Rahim signed the MoU on behalf of their respective 
sides.

Through this MoU, stakeholders expressed hope that academic cooperation 
between the two universities will be strengthened together with conducting 
research activities and introducing exchange of faculty and student 
programmes.

Curriculum development and creation of new opportunities for the exchange of 
academic and cultural experiences at the international level are also salient 
features of the initiative.

As a result, new horizons will open for students and faculty members of both 
institutions to engage in international-standard education and research.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the guests described the MoU as a 
foundation for a long-term, effective, and fruitful academic partnership 
between the two institutions and expressed optimism about further expanding 
joint education and research initiatives in the future.