A delegation from Hungary paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU) Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr. Abdus Salam, who is currently performing the routine duties of the Vice-Chancellor, to discuss opportunities for higher education for Bangladeshi students in Hungary and ways to strengthen academic and research collaboration between universities of the two countries.
The meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 2026, at the office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) at the university.
The delegation comprised Dr. Diana Daczi, Counsellor for Science and Technology at the Embassy of Hungary in New Delhi, and Mohammed Sultanul Arefin, Chief of Staff at the Consulate of Hungary in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed about increasing scholarship opportunities for Bangladeshi students for higher study in Hungary. Introducing faculty and student exchange programmes, and prospects for joint academic and research initiatives were also discussed in the meeting.
Dr. Diana Daczi said Hungary offers 140 scholarships annually for Bangladeshi students, ranging from undergraduate to postdoctoral levels. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, healthcare and living expenses, among other benefits. She also noted that more than 660 study programmes are available at Hungarian universities.
She highlighted the importance of making better use of the available scholarship opportunities and encouraging Bangladeshi students to apply for higher studies in Hungary.
During the discussion, Professor Dr. Abdus Salam outlined the diverse academic and research activities of the University of Dhaka. He said the university offers educational and research opportunities in a wide range of disciplines, including science, engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, business studies, economics and social sciences. He noted that these fields offer considerable scope for collaboration with Hungarian universities. We are also discussed in the
Professor Salam said academic cooperation could be strengthened through faculty and student exchange programmes, joint research, co-authored publications, international conferences, seminars and webinars. He also emphasised the importance of initiating effective collaboration not only at the university level but also between individual faculties and departments.
Expressing her interest in strengthening academic ties, Dr. Diana Daczi said she was willing to facilitate communication between the University of Dhaka and Hungarian universities and help identify potential areas of collaboration.
Both sides expressed interest in expanding educational and research cooperation between the University of Dhaka and Hungarian universities and in making international higher education opportunities more accessible to Bangladeshi students.
