Eastern University, Bangladesh and USIM Malaysia sign LoI
Eastern University, Bangladesh (EUB), and Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on 14 October 2026 to explore academic collaboration in research, and joint academic initiatives.
The LoI was signed at Eastern University’s campus by Prof. Dr. Farid A. Sobhani, Vice-Chancellor of EUB, and Prof. Dr. Mohd Rushdan Mohd Jailani, Dean of the Faculty of Leadership and Management at USIM. Prof. Dr. Md. Yousuf Ali, USIM Ambassador, the Treasurer, Deans, Department Heads, and other university officials were also present.
The proposed collaboration includes joint research projects, research grants, postgraduate research supervision, collaborative publications, seminars, workshops, international conferences, and community service initiatives.
The LoI marks an initial step toward developing mutually beneficial academic partnerships, with specific activities to be formalized through separate agreements.
This initiative reflects Eastern University’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships, promoting research collaboration, and expanding global learning opportunities for students and faculty members.