Dhaka, June 16 -- The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) has hosted a high-level consultation session with Fulbright Specialist and Program Analyst Dr Grace Mukupa to advance cross-border academic cooperation.

The meeting, held at the university's Chancellery Meeting Room on Sunday, was organised as part of a University Grants Commission (UGC) initiative to develop a National Policy Framework for Joint Partnerships and Dual Degree Programmes in higher education, according to a media statement issued by ULAB.

During the talks, ULAB Vice-Chancellor Prof Shamsad Mortuza emphasised the institution's ongoing commitment to ensuring a globally competitive academic and research environment.

The university noted that the policy review...