The Russian government will provide 20 scholarships to Bangladeshi students, including those of Dhaka University, for nuclear education every year.
Russian Ambassador in Bangladesh Alexander I Ignatov disclosed it when he called on DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique at the latter’s office on Sunday. Alexey D Ponomarenko, Head of Project Office of Rosatom Academy, Russia and Alexander P Demin, director of Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Dhaka were also present, said a press release. During the meeting they discussed the possibilities of introducing joint Masters Degree program among the University of Dhaka and higher educational institutions in Russia. Introduction of a short term training program on nuclear engineering for DU young faculties and students in Russia were also discussed in the meting.
Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Technology of DU Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Professor of the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Technology Dr. Khorshed Ahmed Kabir and Associate Professor Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam were present on the occasion.
