Maldives High Commissioner Shiuneen Rasheed calls for stronger academic partnerships, education investment and human capital development at a Dhaka seminar.
DHAKA, November 3: Maldives High Commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rasheed has emphasised the importance of strengthening international academic partnerships and investing in human capital to address emerging global challenges and promote sustainable development.
She made the remarks as the chief guest at an international seminar titled “Universities in a Changing World” at the World University of Bangladesh on Tuesday.
The seminar was attended by senior officials and representatives of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), along with academics, researchers and representatives of the host university.
In her address, Rasheed highlighted the evolving role of universities in a rapidly changing and increasingly interconnected world, stressing the need to equip students with critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and a sense of social responsibility.
She said these skills were essential for preparing future generations to navigate emerging global challenges.
The High Commissioner also underscored the role of international academic partnerships in promoting innovation, facilitating knowledge-sharing and strengthening cross-cultural understanding.
Describing education as a powerful bridge between nations, she highlighted its potential to bring societies closer through academic exchanges and collaborative research.
Rasheed further said sustained investment in education and human capital was fundamental to the long-term development and prosperity of countries such as Bangladesh and the Maldives.
Her participation in the seminar highlighted the potential of educational cooperation and people-to-people exchanges to strengthen ties between Bangladesh and the Maldives.
