Collaboration between academia and industry is crucial in any country, for driving innovation, economic growth, and societal development.
Speakers made the remark at a conference on “Industry Academia Collaboration,” organised by the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) at the university campus on Wednesday, read a press release.
The primary objectives of academia industry collaboration are to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, establish a symbiotic relationship between academia and industry, accelerate the transfer of knowledge and enhance the practical relevance of academic research.
Vice Chancellor of BUP Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, BSP, ndc, afwc, psc, MPhil, PhD was present in the programme. Professor Dr. Mohammad Mahfuzul Islam, Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Digital University and prominent academicians from other reputed universities namely BUET, DU and JU also attended the programme. Representatives from different industries in Bangladesh also attended the conference.
