Professor Dr. SMA Faiz, Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), stated that China continues to play a vital role in Bangladesh's education development.

The relationship between Bangladesh and China is not only long-standing but also built on trust, mutual respect, and cooperation, he noted.

He made these remarks on Monday while speaking as the chief guest at a reception ceremony for students who have received scholarships from the Chinese government.

The event was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka and the Association of Bangladesh China Alumni (ABCA) at a hotel in Dhaka.

Professor Faiz highlighted that China has consistently supported Bangladesh's development, particularly in the education sector, which has been instrumental in modernizing and improving the quality of the country's education system.

China's ongoing cooperation and investment have been highly fruitful in Bangladesh’s economic development, infrastructure construction, and human resource development, he opined.

He expressed his firm belief that the relationship between the two countries will deepen in the future, with cooperation expanding into various fields, including education, research, technology, and culture, which will bring greater benefits to the people of both nations.

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Mr. Li Saoping, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy, spoke as a special guest at the event.

The programme was chaired by Professor Dr. Md. Shahabul Haque, General Secretary of the Association of Bangladesh China Alumni (ABCA) and a professor in the Department of Political Studies at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.

During the event, Najmul Haque Himel, who successfully crossed the English Channel this year, was also honored. He was presented with a crest and an Achievement Award Certificate.

Among others spoke in the programme Professor Dr. Rakibul Haque, vice president of ABCA and professor in the Department of Management Information Systems at Dhaka University, Dr. Kawsar Swapan, joint secretary and managing director of life long hospital, Maruf Hasan, joint secretary and PhD researcher at Wuhan University, Jannatun Nahar, social welfare secretary and Chinese language teacher at the IML of Dhaka University, Nilambar, Cultural Attaché of the Chinese Embassy.