Dr. Md. Sabur Khan Leads Bangladesh Higher Education Delegation in Strategic Engagements with Australian Institutions
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan Leads Bangladesh Higher Education Delegation in Strategic Engagements with Australian Institutions
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman of Daffodil International University (DIU), is leading a high-level delegation of Bangladesh’s private university representatives to Australia from October 25 to 30, 2026, to strengthen bilateral educational cooperation and explore strategic institutional partnerships.Delegation explores academic partnerships, transnational education, research collaboration, and skills development ahead of AIEC 2026.
As part of the visit, the delegation engaged with leading Australian institutions, including the University of Sydney, Macquarie University, and TAFE NSW. The delegation also met Professor Anthony Cahalan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global), Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Macquarie University and Danielle Muir, Head of International Partnerships and Development, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, to discuss opportunities for international academic collaboration and institutional engagement.
The visits were accompanied by Mr. Vik Singh, Trade and Investment Commissioner – South Asia at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), and Mr. Mostafizur Rahman, Senior Director- Trade & Investment,Greater South Asia, Australian High Commission, Bangladesh.The delegation includes the Chairperson of Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology (ADUST), senior institutional representatives, and other higher education stakeholders.
The delegation’s visit is part of a broader initiative to strengthen Bangladesh–Australia educational ties and precedes the Australian International Education Conference (AIEC 2026), scheduled for October 27–30 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. The conference will provide an additional platform for engagement with international education leaders, universities, and policy stakeholders.
Dr. Khan expressed appreciation to the Australian hosts and colleagues for their valuable engagement, emphasizing the importance of translating discussions into practical partnerships that expand educational opportunities, strengthen institutional capacity, and create meaningful benefits for students in Bangladesh.
Through these strategic engagements, the delegation aims to advance sustainable international partnerships and contribute to the continued development and global competitiveness of Bangladesh’s higher education sector.
