North South University (NSU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intellisia, a Guangzhou-based global research think tank, to promote research, innovation and sustainable business cooperation between Bangladesh and China.
According to a press release, the MoU was signed by Abdul Hannan Chowdhury vice chancellor of NSU, Dingding Chen CEO of Intellisia and vice dean of the BRI, GBA Institute. Both parties stressed the importance of building sustainable economic partnerships and generating actionable insights to guide businesses and policymakers in both countries.
As part of the agreement, Intellisia will contribute $50,000 over five years, disbursed in ten semi-annual installments of $5,000 each. The funds will support research, consulting, and intelligence-gathering activities under the newly established Centre for Chinese Economy, Innovation and Cooperation at NSU.
In return, NSU will provide in-kind contributions equal to the financial support, including office space, utilities, faculty expertise, research staff and full logistical support to ensure the center’s effective operation.
This partnership aims to position Dhaka as a regional hub for research on innovation, sustainable trade and business cooperation with China.