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DHAKA, April 28, 2026 (BSS) - Tonia-Astrid Capuano, a French marine science specialist paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam, at his office today.

Dr. K. M. Azam Chowdhury, Director of the Dhaka University International Center for Ocean Governance, was also present at the meeting, said a press release.

During the discussion, they focused on strengthening ongoing joint collaboration in education and research between Dhaka University and various European universities. Both sides also stressed the importance of expanding such cooperative academic and research programmes in the future.

They expressed mutual interest in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) soon between Dhaka University and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS).

Tonia-Astrid Capuano has been serving as a Visiting Fellow at the Dhaka University International Center for Ocean Governance for the past two years. 

In this role, she has been facilitating communication between Dhaka University and several European universities and contributing to the development of joint academic and research initiatives. 

She has also played a role in strengthening institutional ties between Dhaka University and universities in France and Italy.

DU VC thanked her for her contribution to improving the quality of research among university students and expressed hope for continued cooperation in the future.