Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- Deputy Secretary General for Waqf  Affairs, Quwait Awqaf Public Foundation, State of Kuwait,  Mohammed Al-Jalahma paid a courtesy call on Dhaka University (DU)  Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique at his office in Dhaka on Thursday.

Charge d’affaires of the embassy of Kuwait in Dhaka Anas Ebrahim Al- Saloon accompanied him, a press statement said.

During the meeting, they discussed the matters relating to mutual interest and possibilities of undertaking joint collaborative program between DU and the Government of Kuwait.

The Kuwait representative assured the Vice-Chancellor of providing necessary funds for the beautification, renovation and reconstruction of the University Central Mosque.

 He also assured of providing funds for constructing a new hall in order to solve residential problem of the students.

The vice-chancellor apprised the Kuwaiti guest of the academic programs and facilities of the DU.

BBN/SS/SI/AD-13August09-4:55 pm (BST)