DHAKA, Dec 07, 2022 (BSS) - Counsellor, Embassy of the Russian Federation and Director of the Russian Center for Science and Culture, Dhaka Maxim Dobrokhotov called on Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman today at the latter's office of the university.

During the meeting, they discussed matters of mutual interest and exchanged views regarding the possibilities of undertaking joint collaborative academic and cultural programs among Dhaka University, leading universities and institutions of Russia.

They agreed in principle to sign a MoU between Dhaka University and the Russian Foundation soon. Besides, they also held fruitful discussion to setup 'Russian Corner' at Dhaka University to strengthen educational and cultural relationships between Bangladesh and Russia.

DU VC Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman thanked Maxim Dobrokhotov for his visit to and keen interest in undertaking collaborative academic and cultural programs with Dhaka University.