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RAJSHAHI, May 18, 2026 (BSS) - A World Bank team today inspected two sub-projects being implemented at Rajshahi University (RU) under Component-2.2 of the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project.
 
Led by Environmental Specialist Sharlin Hossain, the team met with Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Main Uddin and Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education) Professor Farid Uddin Khan this afternoon to discuss the progress and implementation of the sub-projects. 

Also present were team members Shariful Islam, Munabberur Rashid, and Jobeda, along with sub-project Deputy Managers Professor Rezaul Karim from Department of Statistics and Professor Akhtar Hossain from Department of Fisheries, assistant managers, and other relevant officials.

Later, the team members visited the respective sub-project offices and discussed implementation progress and other matters with the sub-project authorities.

The two sub-projects being implemented at RU are: ‘Modernization of Teaching-Learning Infrastructure with Innovative Technologies in Statistics and Data Science to Seize the Opportunities of 4IR’ at Department of Statistics and ‘Innovation in Fisheries Education for Future Leaders Through Capacity Building and Inclusive Facilities’ at Department of Fisheries.