EWU and DCCI sign MoC

East West University (EWU) and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to jointly develop and offer specialized professional courses.

The signing ceremony took place on Thursday (September 4, 2025), at EWU and represents a significant step toward bridging the gap between academia and industry. The MoC was signed by Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor of EWU, and Mr. Taskeen Ahmed, President of DCCI, according to a press release.

This collaboration aims to introduce a series of high-impact professional courses focused on key areas of contemporary business and economic development.

The initial courses will cover topics such as Entrepreneurship and Startup Development, Sustainable Business Strategy and ESG Reporting, and Project Management, including PMP and Agile Practices. To ensure flexibility and accessibility, the courses will be available in both online and in-person formats and will be offered four times a year.

The signing event included various representatives from East West University and the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry. EWU attendees included Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Professor Dr. Ashik Mosaddik.

, Pro Vice Chancellor; and Professor Dr. Ahmed Wasif Reza, Dean. DCCI was represented by Md. Salem Sulaiman, Vice President; Mamnun Quader; Kamrul Hasan Tuhin; and Minhaj Ahmed, Directors.

 The ceremony was also attended by other officials and guests from both institutions.