Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University handing over the Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Faizuddin Centre of Educational Excellence (FCoEE), Malaysia, and partner universities from Thailand and Indonesia to establish the DEFFUUZ Consortium—a strategic educational and innovation network.

Medan, Indonesia – Daffodil International University (DIU), Bangladesh, has taken a significant step in strengthening international collaboration by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Faizuddin Centre of Educational Excellence (FCoEE), Malaysia, and partner universities from Thailand and Indonesia to establish the DEFFUUZ Consortium—a strategic educational and innovation network.
The DEFFUUZ Consortium brings together, Daffodil International University (Bangladesh), Faizuddin Centre of Educational Excellence (Malaysia), Fatoni University (Thailand), Universitas Ubudiya Indonesia (UUI), Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU, Indonesia) and Universitas Deztron Indonesia (UDI)

Its core objectives include enhancing education through joint programs, promoting digital innovation and sustainability research, supporting socio-economic and health development, strengthening entrepreneurship and industry links, and fostering global awareness through cultural exchange. Each project under the consortium will be mutually reviewed and resourced based on institutional capacity, with specific activities detailed in future MoUs.

The signing took place during Dr. Md. Sabur Khan’s visit to ICOHOPE 2025 in Medan, Indonesia, where he represented Bangladesh and delivered a keynote address on innovation-driven poverty alleviation. The conference was inaugurated by HRH Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, Crown Prince of Perlis, and graced by Perlis Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) Mohd Shukri Ramli, bringing together policymakers, academics, and development leaders from over 20 countries.
This collaboration reaffirms DIU’s commitment to global partnerships and its mission to prepare youth as responsible global citizens. ICOHOPE organizers appreciated Dr. Khan’s contribution and hinted at the possibility of hosting ICOHOPE 2026 in Bangladesh, recognizing the country’s growing role as a hub for educational innovation and social entrepreneurship.