Pakistan High Commission established computer laboratory and renovated classroom facilities at the Department of Urdu of the University of Dhaka
DHAKA, July 21, 2026 — Pakistani High Commissioner Imran Haider called for strengthening cultural ties and advancing long-term bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh to boost the economies of both countries.
The High Commissioner highlighted the growing interest among Bangladeshi students in the Allama Iqbal Scholarships offered under the Pakistan–Bangladesh Knowledge Corridor initiative.
The High Commissioner told this whie he was inaugurating a newly established computer laboratory and renovated classroom facilities at the Department of Urdu of the University of Dhaka on Tuesday, developed with the support of the Pakistan High Commission.
Before the inauguration ceremony he meet Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam at his office of the university, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in higher education, research and academic exchanges.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to deepen collaboration through joint research initiatives, faculty and student exchange programmes, and broader institutional partnerships between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The High Commissioner noted that the Allama Iqbal Scholarships programme reflects Islamabad's commitment to promoting academic engagement and people-to-people connectivity between the two neighbouring countries.
Both sides agreed that education remains a vital pillar for fostering mutual understanding, strengthening cultural ties and advancing long-term bilateral relations between the peoples of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Following the meeting, the High Commissioner and the Vice Chancellor jointly inaugurated a newly established computer laboratory and renovated classroom facilities at the Department of Urdu of the University of Dhaka, developed with the support of the Pakistan High Commission.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Obaidul Islam said the Department of Urdu, established on July 1, 1921, is one of the university's oldest academic departments and has played a significant role in the study of language, literature and culture for more than a century. He appreciated the Pakistan High Commission's contribution to upgrading the department's academic facilities.
In his remarks, High Commissioner Imran Haider said the initiative demonstrates the shared commitment of Pakistan and Bangladesh to investing in education, promoting cultural understanding and creating greater opportunities for young people.
He also thanked the University of Dhaka for preserving and strengthening its Urdu Department, describing it as an important symbol of linguistic diversity, literary scholarship and cultural exchange.
Expressing optimism about future cooperation, the High Commissioner said educational and cultural engagement would continue to serve as a cornerstone of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, paving the way for stronger academic partnerships and deeper people-to-people links.
