ICCR programme opens avenues for language education, research and institutional cooperation
DHAKA, October 16, 2026 — A 25-member delegation of students and faculty members from the Institute of Modern Languages (IML) at the University of Dhaka visited India under a cultural exchange programme aimed at expanding opportunities for Hindi language education, research and academic cooperation between the two countries.
Led by IML Director Professor Mohammad Absar Kamal, the delegation visited India from July 1 to 10 under the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Student Visitors Programme 2026–27. The study tour was jointly organised by the High Commission of India in Dhaka and the ICCR.
During the visit, the delegation held academic interactions with faculty members, scholars, researchers and students at the Hindi departments of leading Indian universities, including Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University and the University of Delhi.
The delegation also visited the Central Institute of Hindi and the Sahitya Akademi, where participants exchanged views with representatives of the institutions on language learning and cultural studies.
The discussions focused on expanding access for University of Dhaka students to advanced Hindi language education, academic resources, research opportunities and specialised language-learning programmes offered by Indian universities and institutions.
Participants also explored avenues for strengthening institutional partnerships and academic exchanges in Hindi language education.
The interactions provided an opportunity for students and faculty members to share academic experiences, establish professional networks and identify potential areas of future collaboration.
A key highlight of the visit was an interactive session with K. Nandini Singla, director general of the ICCR, at Azad Bhawan in New Delhi on July 9.
During the meeting, Singla highlighted the role of young people and language in strengthening the longstanding historical and cultural ties between Bangladesh and India.
The delegation also met ICCR's foreign scholars in a session that encouraged cross-cultural dialogue, mutual understanding and academic engagement.
Beyond academic activities, the participants visited several cultural and historical sites in India, gaining first-hand exposure to the country's heritage, history and cultural diversity.
The programme is expected to contribute to stronger academic and institutional cooperation between Bangladesh and India, while promoting linguistic exchange and people-to-people connections.
The initiative also highlights the role of language education and student exchanges in sustaining cultural links between the neighbouring countries.
