Bangladesh Consul General in Los Angeles Kazi M. Jabed Iqbal has recently visited the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and held a meeting with senior representatives of the David Geffen School of Medicine’s Global Health Program and the UCLA International Institute.

The discussions focused on exploring potential areas of collaboration between UCLA and relevant institutions in Bangladesh in healthcare, medical education, research, and capacity building.

Iqbal highlighted Bangladesh’s priorities in cancer management and research, child health and development, thalassemia prevention and treatment, medical technology transfer, research development, and professional training for healthcare professionals.

The UCLA team shared insights into their global health initiatives, emphasizing capacity building, academic exchanges, evidence-based research, and long-term institutional partnerships.

Both sides expressed strong interest in developing collaborative programmes that could contribute to strengthening Bangladesh’s healthcare sector and research capabilities.

The meeting ended on a positive note, with discussions on future exchange visits, faculty engagement, joint research initiatives, and the potential development of formal institutional partnerships.

Iqbal expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by Dr. Sadath Sayeed, Director of the Global Health Program; Zoe Stathopoulos, Director of Operations; Kathryn Paul, Assistant Vice Provost and Director for International Collaborations; and Kevan Wilbanks, Special Assistant to the Vice Provost.

The visit marks an encouraging step towards enhancing Bangladesh-UCLA cooperation in health and medical sciences and reflects a shared commitment to advancing healthcare through international collaboration, said the Bangladesh Mission in a media release.