The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh and the JAAGO Foundation extended their strategic partnership through a MoU, focusing on joint initiatives for the next five years.
Professor Imran Rahman, vice-chancellor of ULAB, penned the agreement with Korvi Rakshand, founder and executive director of the JAAGO Foundation, said a press release on Thursday.
Initiatives include one full scholarship annually from ULAB for a JAAGO student to pursue an undergraduate degree at ULAB.
Additionally, ULAB will organise biannual visits for JAAGO students in classes 8-10 to the university.
JAAGO, in turn, will offer opportunities for ULAB students to volunteer on various projects, mentor JAAGO children, and engage in part-time teaching, as well as collaborate with the ULAB career service office to offer internships and full-time job opportunities for suitable ULAB graduates.
A delegation from JAAGO Foundation included Safina Anjum, communication manager of the founder office, while the attendees of ULAB included Jude William Genilo, pro-VC, Milan Kumar Bhattacharjee, treasurer, Sarwar Uddin Ahmed, dean and professor, School of Business, Kaiser Md Hamidul Haq, professor and dean, School of Arts and Humanities, Zamal Uddin Bhuiyan, joint registrar and admission director, Jennifer Hossain, director, international affairs and Moinak Kanungo, deputy director, deputy director, student affairs, co-curricular and clubs.
Earlier, Korvi Rakshand graced the ULAB鈥檚 freshers鈥� orientation summer 2024 event as a chief guest, held on the ULAB campus on the same day as the MoU signing event.