A consultation meeting was held at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) to develop a national framework for launching international-standard dual degree programs between universities in Bangladesh and the United States. The event took place on Saturday at the university’s International Guest House conference room, jointly organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and BAU. The session focused on expanding academic partnerships and aligning higher education with global standards.

Fulbright Specialist and higher education policy expert Dr. Grace Mukupa served as the keynote speaker. She is currently working with the UGC to design a practical framework for international dual degrees for both public and private universities in Bangladesh. Dr. Mukupa emphasized that the initiative aims to create a sustainable and globally recognized model based on Bangladesh’s existing policies and institutional realities, rather than adopting any foreign model directly.

BAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. K. Fazlul Hoque Bhuiyan stated that aligning higher education with international standards is essential. He noted that joint partnerships and dual degree programs with U.S. universities would expand opportunities for Bangladeshi students in education, research, and skill development.