High Commission of Canada to BangladeshDelegation Visits AIUB
On 29 September 2025, a delegation from the High Commission of Canada to Bangladesh visited the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to discuss avenues for future collaboration.
This delegation was led by Debra Boyce counsellor and senior trade commissioner and Quazi Gulam Farhad trade commissioner. They were warmly received by the AIUB management and senior officials, including:
Ishtiaque Abedin trust member and secretary general APUB
Saiful Islam vice chancellor
Nisar Ahmed treasurer
Anwar Hossain advisor and dean-in-charge faculty of Business Administration of AIUB
Also present were Abu Mia Akanda Tuhin head of Public Relations and Saadi Islam public relations officer of AIUB.
These discussions centered on potential academic collaborations between AIUB and Canadian universities. Key areas of focus included:
Student exchange programs to broaden international learning opportunities
Faculty engagement through academic visits and training initiatives
Joint research collaborations in areas of mutual interest
Both parties emphasized the importance of fostering global academic partnerships and expanding higher education opportunities for AIUB students. This visit marks a significant step toward building stronger ties between AIUB and Canadian higher education institutions.
AIUB Hosts Landmark International Symposium on Responsive and Responsible Universities
AIUB with Magna Charta Observatory
American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully hosted a two-day International Symposium on “Responsive and Responsible University: Global Perspectives from the Magna Charta Observatory Research Initiative” on 25–26 September at its campus in Dhaka.
This landmark event marked a historic milestone for Bangladesh’s higher education sector, bringing together leading academic voices to advance the global dialogue on university governance, accountability and quality education.
Organized by AIUB’s Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in collaboration with the Magna Charta Observatory (MCO), the symposium welcomed more than 150 participants, including vice-chancellors, pro-vice-chancellors, IQAC directors, and senior academics from top universities in Bangladesh, alongside distinguished representatives from Ireland, Poland, Lithuania, Ukraine and North Macedonia.
The inaugural session featured insightful speeches by Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna member of AIUB’s board of trustees and David J. Lock secretary general of the Magna Charta Observatory. Honored guests included Dr. Hasanul A. Hasan founding board member of AIUB and Ishtiaque Abedin founding board member of AIUB and secretary general of Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB) along with faculty, officials and international delegates.
Panel discussions brought together eminent leaders, including Professor Dr. Mohammad Anwar Hossen, Member of the University Grants Commission (UGC); Professor Dr. Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Chairman of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) and vice-chancellors of renowned private universities. In addition, AIUB students showcased their research, adding youthful perspectives to the academic exchange.
Throughout the two days, the symposium highlighted the critical role of global collaboration in shaping universities that are both responsive to societal needs and responsible in upholding international standards of quality education and governance.
About Magna Charta Universitatum
Magna Charta Universitatum (Great Charter of Universities) is a two-page document produced by the University of Bologna and the European Rectors’ Conference (now called the European University Association) in 1988 in Bologna, Italy. It identifies key principles that are asserted to be essential for the operation of universities, including academic freedom and institutional autonomy. Initially signed by the rectors of 388 higher education institutions, the number of signatories has subsequently grown to about 1000, with the aim to recognize and celebrate university traditions and to encourage cooperation among European universities. The document is intended to serve as a universal inspiration and is as such open to universities throughout the world and not only those located in Europe.
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AIUB ranked 4th among private and 9th among all universities in Bangladesh in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Discover how this achievement reflects AIUB’s academic excellence and global impact.
American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) has proudly achieved a prestigious milestone by ranking as the 4th highest-ranked private university and 9th among all universities in Bangladesh in the QS World University Rankings 2026. This recognition highlights AIUB’s growing reputation in both Bangladesh’s higher education sector and the global academic landscape.
📈 A Rising Leader in Education
AIUB’s strong performance in the QS rankings is a result of its consistent efforts in:
Academic excellence
Research development
Graduate employability
International collaboration
These are key metrics evaluated by QS World University Rankings, which analyze thousands of institutions worldwide based on:
Academic reputation
Employer reputation
Research output and citations
Faculty-student ratio
International student and faculty presence
🌍 Global Recognition: Top 1400+ Universities Worldwide
AIUB now proudly stands among the top 1400+ universities globally, marking a significant achievement not just in numbers, but in strategic academic growth. The university’s investment in quality curriculum, impactful research, and global partnerships reflects its mission to develop future global leaders.
“This ranking is a collective success for our students, faculty, alumni, and staff. It inspires us to reach even higher,” — AIUB Leadership
📚 Why This Matters
This milestone enhances AIUB’s position as a leading private university in Bangladesh, attracting:
