On 13 May 2026, Uttara University hosted a high-level meeting with a prominent Japanese delegation to explore and facilitate international employment opportunities in Japan for graduates and final-year students from the Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) and Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) departments. The meeting was graced by Prof. Dr. Eaysmin Ara Lekha, Vice Chancellor of Uttara University, alongside Professor Dr. Mirza Golam Rabbani, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering (SoSE) and Professor of the Department of CSE. The strategic session was organized and held in close coordination with Professor Dr. Md. Shakowat Zaman Sarker, Professor and Chairman of the Department of EEE.

The distinguished Japanese delegation featured key industry and academic leaders, including Tomoyuki Iwanaga, President and CEO of Global Innovation Consulting Inc. (GIC), Japan, and Hiroyasu Hirayama, Chairman and Principal of Sochi International Academy, Japan. Their visit underscores the growing international demand for skilled Bangladeshi engineering talent and highlights Uttara University’s reputation for producing industry-ready graduates.

During the session, both parties engaged in comprehensive discussions to build a structured pathway for technical talent to transition smoothly into the Japanese workforce. The strategic initiatives mapped out include the upcoming signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), organizing on-campus awareness seminars, and conducting direct recruitment tests. Furthermore, the collaboration will feature specialized Japanese language training for selected students to ensure seamless cultural and professional integration prior to their final placement in Japan.

The meeting concluded on a highly optimistic note, with both Uttara University leadership and the Japanese delegates expressing a shared commitment to fostering global career avenues. This landmark initiative is set to open robust, international horizons for Uttara University’s CSE and EEE students, bridging the gap between local academic excellence and global technology industries.